Better at Home

Friendly Visit Volunteer Needed

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Better at Home Program is aimed at providing services to seniors to support them at home. Home visits to seniors are a valuable service that can impact their quality of life and provide a crucial role in providing companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness, and enhancing mental wellbeing. We are looking for heart-warming volunteers to visit isolated seniors at their home once a week.

Work Location:

• Surrey: Whalley

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular Visits – Committing to regular visits (weekly or biweekly) to provide consistent companionship and build a trusting relationship.
• Social Interaction – Engage in conversations and share stories.
• Engage in activities – Depending on the senior this may include walking around the block, sharing a cup of tea, watching movies, knitting etc.
• Training and reporting – Participate in any required training provided and report back on visits as required to ensure the safety of both the volunteer and the senior.

Time Commitment and Schedule:  

Flexible. Schedule arranged between you and the senior. We ask for at least one hour per week for a minimum of three months.

Qualifications Required:

• Criminal Record Check Clearance (covered by S.U.C.C.E.S.S.)
• 19 years or older
• Proficiency in English. Other languages are an asset.

Personal Traits/Qualities Desired:

• Friendly and welcoming
• Patient
• Non-judgemental and respectful
• Have strong, clear communication skills, and enjoy working in a 1 to 1 environment.

Orientation and Training Provided:

• General orientation to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the position.
• On-the job training

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Support the work of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in our mission to build bridges, harvest diversity and foster integration through service and advocacy. 
• Have a positive impact on the community by making a tangible difference in the lives of seniors by reducing loneliness and improving quality of life.
• Skill development of communication, empathy, problem solving, and cultural sensitivity, which can be valuable in both personal and professional settings.

Supervision:

• The Better at Home Program Coordinator will supervise this position

Application and Screening Process:

Please indicate that you are applying for the <Friendly Visit Volunteer> position.

Selected applicants will be interviewed prior to placement and must have a criminal record check clearance prior to volunteering.

For more info about this position, please contact Naomi Saldanha @ 604-455-0759 or naomi.saldanha@success.bc.ca