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Friendly Visitor

Are you a good listener and love to bring comfort through conversation? Do you enjoy chatting with a wide variety of people?

Friendly Visitor
Role Purpose Summary

Are you a good listener and love to bring comfort through conversation? Do you enjoy chatting with a wide variety of people? 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

  • 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 behaviors (i.e. cues as to continue or end conversations and/or visit)



Qualifications

  • Good, clear communication skills

  • Ability to initiate and maintain conversation while maintaining professional boundaries

  • Patient, positive disposition and a willingness to socialize and help others

  • Familiarity with Geriatrics and/or vulnerable populations an asset (mental health, addictions, homelessness)

  • Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check mandatory for this position, cost covered by Edmonton Centre of Hope



Time Commitment

  • Once a week

  • Weekdays Only: 9:30 am - 11:30 am OR 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  • Long-term commitment preferred

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