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MICBA Forum Italia Community Services
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, 155 Forum Drive, Mississauga
Mississauga
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Everyone needs a friend! The Friendly Visiting Program focuses on the senior’s hobbies and interests including:
- Friendly conversation
- Reading, playing games, puzzles, cooking/baking, watching TV
- Going for a walk outdoors or within MICBA facilities
- Assist with shopping, errands, or escorting seniors to appointments and activities, including programs at Forum Italia
- Explore other hobbies the senior is interested in, or make new suggestions
MICBA is currently in need of the following language speakers for in-person visiting:
- Tamil
- Persian/Farsi
- Croatian
- South Asian languages
- Russian
- English
Volunteers may be paired with residents based on language or cultural background to assist with accessibility and language barriers that prevent them from participating in social programs. Visits usually take place once a week for about an hour in the resident’s unit or in common areas at the resident’s preference. Volunteers are expected to observe COVID-19 safety protocols while respecting the senior’s privacy and confidentiality.
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- Wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a senior's life
- Be part of a growing group of volunteers who recognize that isolation and loneliness among our seniors is preventable through programs such as Friendly Visiting
- Enjoy the chance to be a friend and make a friend!
- Learn and benefit from a senior's life experience(s)
- Network' with seniors, their families and friends in your local community
- If you are considering a career in geriatric care, this role is an excellent opportunity and can add to your resume
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- Solid oral/written ENGLISH and second languages
- You readily identify with seniors (older adults 65+), their capacities, needs, preferences, and any disabilities that they may be challenged with
- You are committed to assist seniors in overcoming feelings of loneliness by doing what you can within the in person Friendly Visiting program
- Friendly, engaging, empathetic, ready and willing to make new friends
- You're able to commit to a weekly volunteering engagement of minimum 6 months
- Ability to strictly observe COVID-19 Safety Protocols and the requirements of the role
- Experience assisting seniors in their daily living, health and wellness is welcome, but not required
- Commit to confidentiality and respect of senior's privacy
- Reference Check Form: 2 References will be required
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check: https://www.peelpolice.ca/en/services/record-checks-and-suspensions-pardons.aspx
- Online customer service training re. persons with disabilities > AODA: https://accessforward.ca/newado/csstandardmodule
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
SCREENING of applicants will initially be remote/virtual (telephone/email/online interviewing), unless otherwise advised
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ORIENTATION onsite is required (approximatly 1.5 hours long). This will include: Forum Italia's policies review, documentation to be signed, facility tour, and volunteers will take home our volunteer handbook and an information package. TRAINING will include consideration of what makes for a successful Friendly Visit, plus focus will be on COVID-19 Safety Protocols.
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Arts & Crafts, Education & Learning, Counselling & Mental Health, Healthcare, Life Skills & Accessibility, Music/Theatre, Literacy, Senior Support, Transportation, Multilingual
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Send an Email Message
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http://www.micba.com
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https://www.facebook.com/MICBA-Forum-Italia-Community-Services-1799122810364251/
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVho7A2e4lcLNXysM71axQ
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