Seniors Bus Buddy Program

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Date Posted April 29, 2022
Expiry Date of Posting Ongoing
Organization Name Saskatoon Council on Aging
Contact Name Virginia Dakiniewich
Mailing Address 2020 College Drive
City Saskatoon
Postal Code S7N 2W4
Phone Number 306-652-2255
Fax Number 306-652-7525
Email Address admin@scoa.ca
Web Site www.scoa.ca
Position Title Seniors Bus Buddy Program
Job Description

The Senior Bus Buddy Program from the Saskatoon Council on Aging aims to help individuals 55+ become more comfortable using the Saskatoon City Transit. Bus Buddy Volunteers are paired with an older adult to provide them with a personalized introduction on how to navigate the city bus system. Volunteers accompany the seniors on several bus trips until they are comfortable taking the bus alone. All volunteers must attend a mandatory training session with Experience Transit to become qualified Bus Buddy volunteers.
For more information how to become a volunteer for the Telephone Buddy Program, please contact the SCOA office 306.652.2255 or email the SCOA program coordinator at: leslie@scoa.ca

Skills Required Volunteers will provide seniors guidance on how to: - navigate the city transit system -Planning bus trips (one-way and round-trip) - Reading transit routes The Bus Buddy Program is free for seniors to join. Bus tickets and transit handout are provided.
Benefits to Volunteer Contributing to an Age-Friendly Community by ensuring that our older adults are able to safely navigate and travel within our City.
Days/Times Weekdays
Suitable For Teens (ages 13-17)
Adults (18 and over)
Seniors
Work With Seniors
People with physical challenges
Position Duration Short term (3 months or less)
Specific Dates
Application Deadline Ongoing
Application Procedure Phone
Email

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