In this highly interactive volunteer role, you will make a real difference in someone’s life by providing friendly visitations and offer conversation and positive support to otherwise socially isolated individuals.

Key accountabilities include:

• Conduct visits with persons who are isolated for a variety of reason such as physical illness or confinement

• Be warm, courteous and approachable

• Make eye contact and be attentive

• Provide friendly visitation and chats

• May be asked to pray or reflect with the client

• Provide a positive and reassuring outlook

• Initiate conversations with residents/program participants on a variety of topics while maintaining professional boundaries and strict confidentiality

• Be observant about resident/program participant behaviours (i.e. cues as to continue or end conversations and/or visit)