Friendly Visitor
(Lookout Ridge Retirement Community)

Position ID: 4191 Last Modified: 18 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactLauren Boudens, Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator, The Community of Lookout Ridge; Phone: 905-892-9218 ext 6017; Email: laurenboudens@lookoutridge.ca
More Info Linkwww.lookoutridge.ca
DutiesThe Friendly Visitor is a regularly-scheduled volunteer who spends quality time with a pre-selected resident. These visits aim to increase the resident’s quality of life and sense of belonging in the community. The volunteer may visit the resident in his/her apartment or accompany them to recreation events.
BenefitsMake a difference in the lives of senior citizens  
Meet new people, extend your network and make valuable contacts  
Discover your hidden talents and interests  
Become a member of a fantastic team
ClientsSenior Citizens living in a retirement facility
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
SeasonsYear Round
LocationFonthill
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Minimum Age16 year(s) and up
Minimum Hours3 / Month
Commitment LengthShort Term - Flexible - minimum 6 months
TrainingOrientation - Will require one orientation session with volunteer coordinator ; One general orientation to The Community of Lookout Ridge 
Ongoing guidance and feedback provided by Volunteer Coordinator
TransportationMust provide own transportation
Interaction LevelOne-on-one
Start DateOn or after 17 Sep 2012
Police CheckRequired
CategoriesCompanion/One to One Visitor ; Leisure Buddy ; Recreation/Leisure Activities
Skills/ExperienceAble to speak English 
Speaking a second language is an asset 
Personable, Caring and Willing to listen 
Enthusiastic and possess the desire to help others 
 
Agency Details
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Organization NameLookout Ridge Retirement Community
Address & Map
1505 Lookout St
Fonthill, ON L0S 1E5
 
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Office Phone905-892-9218 
Fax905-892-9488
E-MailinformationLR@lookoutridge.ca
Websitewww.lookoutridge.ca