| Program: | Volunteer Friendly Visiting Program | ||
| Organization: |
Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron |
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| Description of Services: |
Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities or chronic illness, living in the community who are isolated, lonely, or could use a friend Trained and screened volunteer visitors are matched one-to-one with clients with aim of compatibility to provide companionship and support through regular visits to client's home for conversation or activities like cards, games, or walking Volunteers do not do medication reminders, personal care or housekeeping, or travel in client's car |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone | ||
| Application: | No referral required; Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800 | ||
| Accessibility Notes: | Community based program | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Listowel and area (Northern Part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and other surrounding rural areas) | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-271-7991 | ||
| Toll-Free: | Administration: 1-800-265-5176 | ||
| Fax: | 519-271-7612 | ||
| Website: | von.ca/en/von-care/volunteer-visiting | ||
| Address: |
40 Long Dr, Suite 111 Stratford, ON N5A 8A3 |
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| Intersection: | Romeo St N and Long Dr | ||
| Location: | Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Executives: |
Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care 519-271-7991 ext 6374 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca |
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| Contacts: |
Alyssa Phanpha - Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs 519-291-5898 ext 6361 * alyssa.phanpha@von.ca |
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