Our Core Services 

Senior Peer Support 

Our Senior Peer Support Program stands as the cornerstone of our services, designed to offer seniors emotional support, companionship, and a sense of community. Through this program, we match seniors with trained volunteers who share similar life experiences, fostering a unique bond that promotes mutual understanding and emotional well-being. Our volunteers undergo extensive training to equip them with the skills necessary to provide sensitive, empathetic support, ensuring that every interaction enriches the lives of our seniors. 

Key Features:

• Tailored emotional support through one-on-one interactions.
• Regular check-ins to foster deep, meaningful connections.
• Activities and discussions that enhance mental and emotional health.

Friendly Visiting/Walking

Our Friendly Visiting/Walking Program extends the warmth of companionship to seniors right in their homes. Recognizing the challenges of isolation and loneliness, this initiative pairs seniors with dedicated volunteers for regular visits, enabling them to share stories, enjoy common interests, and engage in stimulating activities together. These visits brighten our seniors' days and reinforce their connection to the community, providing a vital link to the outside world. 

Key Features:

• In-home visits to promote companionship and reduce isolation.
• Engagement in activities and hobbies that bring joy and stimulation.
• A bridge to community resources and services tailored to the seniors' needs.

All clients must be:

• Age 55+
• Live in the Greater Vancouver Area
• Interested in being matched with a caring volunteer mentor.
• Able to meet with a volunteer regularly for an hour a week.
• In need of volunteer to help with loneliness and isolation.

We warmly welcome applications year-round from those who would like to request a support volunteer! We value all applicants and will be in contact on a first-come, first-serve basis for the upcoming term.

After we process your referral form, we contact you or the client (if referred by a case manager) to schedule an intake interview. Based on the information we received during the interview, the Volunteer Coordinator will start looking for a volunteer to match with you.  You will have an opportunity to hear about and meet the volunteer before you both decide if it is a good match.  The Volunteer Coordinator you are assigned will be in close touch and available to you if questions or concerns should arise.