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About the Position
Position:
880 - Volunteers for Telechat
Organization:
Position Address:
Can be done from your own home
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Virtual

Goal

Caledon Meals on Wheels envisages a community where individuals can enjoy healthy, independent and connected living at any age. We provide a range of programs and services that promote nutrition, wellness, and social interaction. Among these is 'Telechat' that focuses primarily on seniors in the Caledon area who are isolated by physical limitation, infirmity, and who find it challenging to socialize. Our 'Volunteers for Telechat' provide a welcome bridge or connection that is of tremendous benefit in terms of mutual health and wellness of these seniors. It's a great support in addition to our core 'Meals on Wheels' program! 


Description

'Volunteers for Telechat' are paired with a senior for a friendly telephone chat (and optional 'virtual' communication online, if requested) at least once a week. If you have some extra time and would like to brighten a senior's day we would love to hear from you! Our volunteers essentially act as 'guardian angels' by checking in regularly.


Benefits

+ Perform a vital 'role' that benefits seniors within your local community (especially during the COVID-19 Emergency) + In doing so, learn about seniors' needs and how a well-established, respected community service organization meets those needs + Be on the 'front line', helping seniors stay 'connected', helping them avoid needless isolation + Chance to be a 'good neighbour'! Enjoy the experience!


Qualifications

● Friendly, engaging, ready to listen and respond to seniors, principally by phone (with other 'virtual' channels, eg. online, possible) ● Able to commit to engagement for AT LEAST 4 MONTHS (preferably longer, in order to promote continuity) ● Able to meet mandatory TRAINING requirements, and adhere to Caledon Meals on Wheels rules and procedures ● You must commit to weekly contacts with 'matched' senior(s) (preferably more frequently during the COVID-19 Emergency) ● Respect for 'check-in' (contact) schedule, with consistent reliability 

Min Age: 24   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Required


Time Commitment
This is a Medium Term (4 - 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening

FLEXIBLE, subject to working out a WEEKLY CALL schedule that focuses upon your 'match's' availability/preferences


Training

Training is required. Details to be discussed during screening of applicants.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.cmow.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caledon-Meals-on-Wheels/186306238170055?ref=tn_tnmn
http://@CaledonMOW
http://youtu.be/vU0pz-A_pPA


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