Vancouver Coastal Health: 1-1 Home Outreach Visitor Volunteer

Join us in spreading kindness to others in need.
One to One visitor volunteers provide in-home social and emotional support to older adult clients who are socially isolated and have limited social supports. Through weekly home visits the visiting volunteer helps to support client’s independence and social activity.
Referrals to the Home Health program are client-centered, customized to suit the client’s wellness goals. Volunteers are introduced to client by supervising case manager.

WHY VOLUNTEER with the Home Health 1-1 Outreach Program?
• Make a direct and tangible difference in the lives of seniors who may be feeling isolated or lonely.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive program dedicated to spreading kindness and compassion.
• Experience connection and satisfaction that comes from being a friendly visitor
• Volunteer support provided by senior’s community healthcare provider and Coordinator, Volunteer Resources

WHAT IS REQUIRED?
• Excellent competency in English. A second language is an asset depending on client needs. We currently have many clients requiring Cantonese-speaking volunteers.
• Be available to set aside time for a 2 hour visit once a week on a weekday/daytime between 9am-5pm.
• A desire to share stories, mutual enjoyable activities, and walks with a senior
• A passion for spreading joy to brighten someone’s day
• Must be comfortable working independently with an adult client, at the client’s home or in the community
• Must be comfortable starting a conversation, patient, respectful, understanding, and compassionate; and have strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Must adhere to client/volunteer boundaries and confidentiality.
• 19+ years in age

The initial sign-up information will be posted in our Event Comments on Meetup, and will be conducted all online. All future events will be organized by the organization during and after your application process.

Volunteer Type, Application Steps, Length of Volunteering:
1. Medium-Term
2. Volunteer Application, Criminal Record Check (2-4 weeks), Online Training Modules
3. 6+ months preferred/2-3 hours a week (optional to continue longer)

*Events will be conducted online in the Event Comments, and no Zoom link is required. As soon as the application information is posted in the comments at the stated day and time, please immediately fill out the organization's volunteer application. Have your resume, contact details, references, and schedule information available in advance for the event.