We are looking for caring individuals to volunteer and befriend older adults in Halton!
Are you ready to enrich someone’s life? Step into the role of a Visiting Volunteer!
Various challenges, such as dementia and loneliness, affect older adults in our community. Yet, by dedicating some time to be with them, you have the power to make a significant difference in their lives.
Explore our Visiting Volunteer opportunities today!
Consider joining our Friendly Visiting program, where you can dedicate just 1 hour a week to visit an older adult at risk of social isolation. Engage in activities you both enjoy!
- Go for a walk
- Share coffee and conversation
- Play cards, chess, or a board game!
- Go for a drive or a stroll around in a shopping centre!
Discover our Memory Visiting program, and dedicate 1 hour each to engage with clients experiencing early to mid-stage cognitive memory impairment.
Do something fun with your client, while providing much-needed respite to their primary caregivers.
- Look at family photos
- Go for a walk
- Share coffee and conversation
- Make arts and crafts
Benefits
- Free training
- Ongoing support and advice from your dedicated Care Manager
- Transform lives with just 1-2 hours a week!
- Obtain Certificates of Completion and access additional training opportunities!
- Acquire job references
- Placement opportunities available for College students or earn community hours for University students!
- Build meaningful connections while supporting your community.
- Combat social isolation
For more information, please contact:
Tanya Peché-Hopley
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Acclaim Health
T: 905-827-8800 x2329
C:289-834-4698