Friendly Visitors

Even with people all around you in a residential care facility, it is possible to feel lonely. Some residents have no family close by, or may have out-lived their friends and relatives. A Friendly Visitor volunteer can fill the gap by maintaining regular and meaningful contact with a person. Together they can share life stories, games or books, music, or other activities.

All of our Volunteers, no matter the role they are in, are able to...

• Listen without judgment, providing an opportunity to talk about life’s journey, or to reminisce.

• Offer practical assistance. e.g. reading, writing letters, etc.

• Offer companionship and provide helpful information related to end-of-life care, dying, and bereavement.

• Act as an advocate to ensure client’s needs are met.

• Sit vigil at the bedside of a loved one at the end of life.

• Offer respite for family caregivers.

The Volunteers who are a part of this program have completed the same requirements as those who are part of our Palliative Volunteer Program.