Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo

Are you looking for a meaningful and impactful way to support healthy aging in the community? The Friendship Café is a program that offers an educational lunch and learn series covering a wide range of topics related to healthy aging while enjoying a nutritious meal in a friendly environment. 

A Volunteer Advisory Committee, with members 55 years of age and older, are involved in all aspects of program and implementing this project. The Friendship Café offers fulfilling volunteer opportunities for older adults to support their peers.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Work with the Health and Wellness Team to plan and finalize speakers and event schedules.
• Review and give feedback on lunch menus to ensure they meet participants' needs.
• Provide advice to help align the program with community goals.
• Help plan and organize events and activities.
• Assist with running sessions, both in-person and online.
• Talk with participants to gather their feedback and ideas for improvement.
• Help promote the program to raise community awareness and increase participation.
• Mentor and support other volunteers, creating a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Assist in reviewing how well the program is working and suggest improvements.