Scarborough Support Services for the Elderly Inc

Friendly Visitor

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http://www.ssse.ca
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Do you want to befriend a senior and/or an adult with a disability? Friendly Visiting provides companionship and creates a face-to-face relationship between a volunteer and an isolated person in the client's home. Volunteers will provide socialization and participate in activities not limited to: chatting, reading and writing letters, walking around the neighbourhood, and playing cards and games.
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Toronto
Closest Major Intersection: 
Victoria Park & Steeles
Address: 
1045 McNicoll Avenue
Scarborough M1W 3W6
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Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Not provided
Email: 
volunteer@ssse.ca
Phone: 
416-750-9885 extension 231N

Telephone Reassurance Volunteer

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http://www.ssse.ca
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Do you want to befriend a senior and/or an adult with a disability? Telephone Reassurance Volunteers contact clients by telephone and create a one-to-one relationship between themselves and an isolated individual. Volunteers are asked to commit to several days per week in this type of service provision. --- Reliable and trustworthy; punctual; warm and caring; cheerful, patient and friendly; interested in working with older adults. --- Able to respect the privacy and feelings of others. --- Able to lay aside one's own problems and focus on the client. --- Be a good listener.
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Toronto
Closest Major Intersection: 
Victoria Park & Steeles
Address: 
1045 McNicoll Avenue
Scarborough M1W 3W6
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Not provided
Email: 
volunteer@ssse.ca
Phone: 
416-750-9885 extension 231
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