Active Positions - Friendly Visitor Volunteers Needed - Surrey (Whalley)
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 Sang Eun Lee @ sangeun.lee@success.bc.ca