Friendly Visitor

A volunteer visitor will visit you weekly in your own home. On the first visit, the Coordinator of Volunteers will introduce you to your new friend who has been chosen especially for you. From this point on you and the volunteer will arrange a mutually agreeable time for these visits. We do suggest that these visits be two hours each week.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• A warm caring person who gives the gift of time
• Mutual friendship
• Stimulating conversation
• A person who is a good listener
• Sharing a mutual interest or hobby
• Someone to talk and walk with.

Every volunteer has been interviewed and screened by the coordinator of volunteers. None of our volunteers will be introduced into a private home without having been screened by the local R.C.M.P.

Every volunteer wants to provide each senior with an opportunity to socialize and enjoy visits from a caring friend. Our volunteers have a vast range of interests, ages, experiences, and come from many different countries. Most seniors, that have a friendly visitor, reduce their social isolation and show marked improvement in their quality of life and independence.

Telephone Tree

A group of dedicated, caring volunteers make weekly telephone calls to you. These are social calls and should in no way be regarded as a substitute for any of the Quick Response programs. The calls are made Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. If we can't contact you after three "no answers", the call will be referred to a staff person who will contact your emergency contact person. If you have any special concerns you can ask the volunteer caller to contact Senior Support Services staff, who will make a return call to you and discuss your concerns.

Because we do care:

• We call to have a cheerful conversation;
• We respect if you are busy;
• We, the volunteers enjoy the calls as you hopefully do.

In the event of a vacation, please call the office to hold your telephone tree calls so we avoid contacting your emergency contact.

Pins & Patches

Do You sew, knit or crochet or wish to learn?

Join us to make country crafts or gifts! Bring your own lunch & enjoy it with friends—Tea and Coffee will be supplied

Wool and other materials are supplied donations are graciously accepted

Movies Excerise & Social Time

The most important person in your life should be you.
To care for loved ones you must be healthy in mind & body.
Take time for yourself!Come to a movie, do a little exercise & bring a lunch to enjoy with friends

                              

A DVD will walk us through an easy and fun walking routine. The advantage of this program is it allows you to rest and catch your breath and rejoin the fun when you are ready. Then...Sit back, relax, enjoy your lunch and hear about the upcoming movies including: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Oklahoma, Singing in the Rain & State Fair.