Senior Persons Living Connected

Friendly Visitor - Cantonese

Volunteer Type:                 In Person

Location:                           Client homes in surrounding community

Volunteer Hours:               Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 2 sessions/wk. 30 minutes each

Volunteers Needed:           1

Reports to:                         Community Health Promotions Program Manager

Position Summary: 

Volunteers will support the Friendly Connections Department by providing social companionship to seniors through scheduled in-person visits. The goal is to reduce isolation and promote emotional well-being among seniors by fostering meaningful and supportive interactions.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct scheduled calls and in-person visits with seniors (approximately 20–30 minutes per session)
• Build warm, supportive connections with seniors while maintaining appropriate volunteer boundaries
• Encourage friendly and engaging conversations to promote social interaction

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Proficiency in Cantonese (required)
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer literacy (email, online forms, virtual meeting tools)
• Respectful, patient, and empathetic toward the needs of seniors

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment.  We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act. 

Volunteer Services Recruitment Team E-mail volunteerrecruitment@splc.ca