| Volunteer Position Description |
Seniors who are not able to leave home for various reason (reduced mobility, injury, sickness, or extreme weather such as heat waves or icy sidewalks) but are in need of items from the grocery store or pharmacy, may request help. The Program Coordinator will arrange for an on-call volunteer to meet the senior member at their door to pick up the list of items needed and cash to pay for them.
When finished shopping volunteers will return to the home of the member to deliver the groceries/medication, receipts, and any change. Volunteers are encouraged to assist with unloading groceries and large items, and often are invited by seniors to stay and chat for a little while before leaving.
The goal of this service is to: (i) alleviate feelings of dread, stress, and/or anxiety that seniors living with reduced mobility may have related to travel outside the home; and (ii) allow seniors to remain in their home by helping to meet basic needs. |
| On/Off Campus |
Off-campus (Montreal) |
| Position Type |
Volunteer opportunity |
| Location |
On-site |
| Address |
3625 Aylmer Montreal QC H2X 2C3 |
| Neighborhood/Area |
Ville-Marie |
| Contact with Clients? |
Direct volunteering with clients, Behind the scenes volunteering |
| Volunteer Tasks |
Accompaniment |
| Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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| French required? |
No |
| Volunteer Position Requirements |
The skills we look for in a friendly shopper are:
Patience for seniors who may move slowly or have trouble communicating
Good communication skills to establish a rapport and understand their needs
Empathy to recognize and support the challenges seniors face
Attention to detail to ensure the right items are purchased
Dependability to meet their needs regularly
Problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues
A positive attitude to create a welcoming and stress-free environment.
French or English. |
| Open to students in all degrees and disciplines? |
Yes |
| Targeted Degrees and Disciplines |
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| Time Period |
Rolling basis |
| Start Date |
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| End date |
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| Length of Commitment Expected |
4 months |
| Time Commitment |
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend |
| Hours per Week |
2 |
| Training provided? |
Yes |
| Other Benefits |
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| Benefits (Other) |
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| Application Procedure |
Online application form, Email organization contact, Call organization contact |
| Application Contact Information |
generations@yellowdoor.org |
| Application Deadline |
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| Application Material Required |
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| Additonal Application Information / Comments |
To learn more about the Generations program, see: https://www.yellowdoor.org/generations.html |
