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Seniors Telephone Buddy Program
Date Posted | April 29, 2022 |
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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. 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 |