Friendly Visitor - Mandarin
Position Title: Friendly Visitor
Volunteer Type: In Person
Location: Client homes in surrounding community
Volunteer Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 2 sessions/wk. 30 minutes each
Volunteers Needed: 4
Reports to: Friendly Connections & Wellness Program Coordinator
Position Summary:
Volunteers will support the Friendly Connections Department by providing social companionship to seniors through scheduled in-person visits. The goal is to reduce isolation and promote emotional well-being among seniors by fostering meaningful and supportive interactions.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct scheduled calls and in-person visits with seniors (approximately 20–30 minutes per session)
- Build warm, supportive connections with seniors while maintaining appropriate volunteer boundaries
- Encourage friendly and engaging conversations to promote social interaction
- Maintain the confidentiality of personal information shared by seniors
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Mandarin (required)
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Respectful, patient, and empathetic toward the needs of seniors
- Culturally sensitive and respectful toward people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs
- Responsible, dependable, and consistent in communicating with supervisors
Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.
Volunteer Services Recruitment Team E-mail volunteerrecruitment@splc.ca
Required career level
- Volunteer