| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4202 |
| Organization | Seniors Serving Seniors |
| Position | Senior Link Volunteer - Seniors Serving Seniors Senior Link Program |
| Impact Statement |
As a volunteer with Seniors Serving Seniors you will be providing aid and comfort to other seniors and having a direct impact on their health and wellbeing. As a Senior Link Volunteer you will be helping seniors to connect to appropriate resources in our community. Seniors Serving Seniors is a registered non-profit charitable society in British Columbia that supports the well-being of seniors. |
| Description |
Senior Link is a phone and internet based service. The information you supply to other seniors is publicly available and often comes from our “Blue Book” seniors directory (published every 2 years) or through internet searches and through your familiarity with Seniors’ issues. Computer literacy, an internet connection and good phone and email communication skills are necessary. A Senior Link volunteer will be responsible for one weekday each week. |
| Training Details | Training will be done by the Volunteer Manager individually or in small groups supplemented by monthly talks on issues of concern to seniors and by knowledge sharing within our volunteer community |
| Working Conditions | This is a home based phone and internet volunteer opportunity. Travel or physical strength are not required. Senior link inquiries by phone are recorded and should be answered that day. Email inquiries should be answered the same day. You are not a “live operator” or “standing by”. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Computer Skills, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://sssbc.org |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Volunteer Manager |
| Phone | 2504133211 |
| Address | 620 View Street Victoria, V8W 1J6 |