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Program:
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Volunteer Friendly Visiting Program
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Toll-Free:
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Administration: 1-800-265-5176
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Address:
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40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
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Location:
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Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 ext 6374 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
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Service Description:
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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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Application:
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No referral required; Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone
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Area Served:
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Listowel and area (Northern Part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and other surrounding rural areas)
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