Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors

Volunteers Needed!

Senior Peer Support Volunteers undergo an intensive training course following guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and given by experienced Senior Peer Support Trainers and Consultants.

Men and women senior peer support volunteers are always needed.

Training is FREE
and takes place in the Fall.

Please contact us at
604-850-0011
if you are interested.

Volunteers 55+ Desperately Needed!

Contact us today.

VOLUNTEERS:
Our volunteers are over the age of 55. When interviewed, after application to join our program, they are asked to undertake a basic 48-hour training course and commit to ongoing training as offered after that. They also commit to work with us for a minimum of 12 months, providing their personal lives allow for this. All volunteers have had a criminal record search.

After the training, the volunteers are matched with clients and work in
co-operation with the Co-ordinators to see if the match is a congenial one.

The volunteers usually see their clients once a week or more often if agreed to between the client and the volunteer. The time spent with the client is arranged between client and volunteer. A phone call is made before the visit.

Our volunteers come from all sorts of backgrounds. They are courageous, reliable people who want to make their retirement years productive.

Ongoing Training

Monthly Seminars with guest speakers from community agencies and special organizations.
Review of counselling techniques and enhancement of various sections of the training.

Training Sessions

Training for New Senior Peer Support Volunteers is FREE. Training takes place once a year in the Fall. Contact APSS now, for more information. Some of the subjects covered in this course are:

Goals of Counselling
Self - Esteem
Identifying and Listening to Feelings
Problem Management
Focus on the Volunteer/Protecting Yourself
Palliative Care
Seniors' Safety

The above are a few of the informative sessions that will be given. Sign up Now.