CHATS-Community & Home Assistance To Seniors

Provide friendly visits to older adults at risk of social isolation and participate in activities that are of interest to the client(s).  Visits may take place either in the client’s home or at a nearby public location.

• Time Commitment: Flexible -1 hour per week, minimum 6 months
• Requirements: Vulnerable sector check, minimum 18 years of age
• Location: Flexible – throughout York Region, South Simcoe and GTA.
• Level of Client Interaction: High, direct contact

Visits take place Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for approximately 1 hour.  

4 volunteers needed in Thornhill--2 Russian speaking, 1 Cantonese, 1 English

3 volunteers needed in Markham

3 volunteers needed in Stouffville

1 volunteer in Woodbridge--Italian Speaking

2 volunteers in Richmond Hill --1 Farsi speaking, 1 English

1 volunteer in Newmarket, English speaking

1 volunteer in Keswick--Italian speaking