Seniors Bus Buddy Program

29 April 2022

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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