About this initiative:
SHARE Family and Community Services volunteers play a social role for seniors living in the following areas: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks, allowing them to live independently and remain connected to their communities. As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.
What will you be helping with:
- Meeting with a senior 1 a week in person and/or by phone.
- Simple activities could include having friendly conversations, walking in the neighborhood, colouring, simple art projects, having coffee or tea, playing cards or a game, reading, watching TV and talking about the program afterward, and connecting the senior with community resources.
Qualifications Required:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Willing to complete a criminal record check.
- Has some availability on weekdays between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Able to commit for at least 6 months.
- Comfortable working with the senior population.
- Patient, caring, and respectful demeanor.
- Multilingual proficiency is an asset.
Other Helpful Information:
- We work with your availability.
- Training and ongoing support provided.
Interested? Next Steps:
- Hit the respond button!
- Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Volunteer Coordinator. To schedule a meeting, please contact Steffania Escalante at 604-540-9161 Ext. 567 o via email at steffania.escalante@sharesociety.ca.
