Seniors Telephone 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 Telephone Buddy Program
Job Description	The Saskatoon Council On Aging Telephone Buddy Program pairs volunteers with an older adult who is feeling isolated or lonely, who may have limited social and family connections, or feels they could benefit from more social interaction. Pre-schedule phone calls are tailored to meet the needs of the older adults to promote mental wellness. The Telephone Buddy program is free and is available to any adult who feels they could benefit from more social interaction. Volunteers are expected to call their buddy weekly for a 15-30 minutes friendly conversation. 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	- Understanding - Patience - Friendliness - Good Listener
Benefits to Volunteer	Increases the mental health and well-being over older adults who are feeling lonely and isolated, therefore contributing to a healthy community.
Days/Times	Flexible
Suitable For	Adults (18 and over) Seniors People with physical challenges
Work With	Seniors People with physical challenges
Position Duration	Ongoing (more than 3 months)
Specific Dates
Application Deadline	Ongoing
Application Procedure	Phone Email

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