Overview
In-Home Recreational Volunteer Jobs in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada at Volunteer Success
Title: In-Home Recreational Volunteer
Company: Volunteer Success
Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Summary
In-Home Recreational volunteers will visit with clients once per week for 1-2 hours to provide meaningful activities
Location
In-Person
peterborough, kawartha lakes, northumberland & haliburton, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing – Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
In-Home Recreation volunteers are those who are willing to share their time to make a difference in the life of an individual who has been living with dementia. Volunteers visit our clients once per week at the client's home. The volunteer will engage the client in a meaningful activity during their visit, such as: conversation, walking, reading, playing cards, or some other mutually agreed activity that is important to the client. In addition to providing companionship to our client, this program will also provide relief for the caregiver. You will be responsible for visiting the client regularly for a minimum 12 weeks. Working with your matched Client Support Coordinator, you will report any observations, comments or concerns regarding the client or the match Require Training: General Orientation & Client-Facing training
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum 16 years old
Skills & Experience
Senior Care Visiting / Accompanying
