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BC Office of Seniors Advocate – Hearing our Seniors Jobs in Agassiz, Canada at Volunteer Fraser Valley
Location: Agassiz
BC Office of Seniors Advocate – Hearing our Seniors
Providence Health Care (Non-profit), BC Office of Seniors Advocate
There are over 29,000 seniors living in 294 publicly subsidized care homes in BC. Of that, 2000+ seniors live within long term care in the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope. Every one of them will be approached to participate in an in-person interview conducted by trained volunteers (training provided). The Seniors Advocate’s intention is to listen to the voices, experiences, and stories from those directly living in long term care AS WELL AS the voices of their loved ones and visitors.
Many residents are also at the mercy of volunteers (YOU!) who can speak their unique ethnic languages (Korean, Chinese, Italian, Punjabi…etc) to have their stories be heard.
The resident survey could not be conducted without the support of volunteers in every region of the province from November 2022 – Summer 2023.
Listen to the stories of every single senior in your community’s long term care homes:
Abbotsford: 1000 seniors
Mission: 200 seniors
Agassiz: 105 seniors
Hope: 50 seniors
Qualifications needed:
Enjoy being with seniors
Able to communicate effectively with seniors
Non-Judgmental
Patient, positive attitude, good listener, warm and friendly
Reliable
Teachable, follow directions carefully
Work well with others
Good English language skills in reading, writing, speaking
Legible handwriting, printing or cursive
Commitment required:
Weekday mornings/afternoons – shifts are self-scheduled and flexible.
Minimum 40 hours before June 2023
Benefits to Volunteer:
Opportunity to positively impact seniors living in long-term care
Opportunity to engage community and other amazing volunteers
Opportunity to build leadership skills
Reference letter upon completion of 40 hours of interviews
Reimbursement of pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses/mileage
Skill building in communications with seniors, conducting structured interviews, and interviewing skills
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Title: BC Office of Seniors Advocate – Hearing our Seniors
Company: Volunteer Fraser Valley
Location: Agassiz, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health)
