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• La Porte jaune La Porte Jaune est un organisme intergénérationnel qui propose des programmes et des activités pour mettre en lien les jeunes et les aînés tout en axant sur la promotion de la santé physique et mentale. The Yellow Door is an intergenerational organization running programs and activities to bring youth and the elderly together in the promotion of mental and physical health and the prevention of urban social isolation amongst all ages.

Female Farsi-speaking volunteer needed to help a senior

Offer number: 02095

Valid until: 02-12-2026

• La Porte jaune La Porte Jaune est un organisme intergénérationnel qui propose des programmes et des activités pour mettre en lien les jeunes et les aînés tout en axant sur la promotion de la santé physique et mentale. The Yellow Door is an intergenerational organization running programs and activities to bring youth and the elderly together in the promotion of mental and physical health and the prevention of urban social isolation amongst all ages.

Activity sector(s)

• Seniors

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Type(s) of activity Personal Assistance and Moral Support

District Ville-Marie

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Context of the mandate

A senior woman is looking for a female volunteer who speaks Farsi to accompany her for grocery shopping once a week. The senior lives about a 7-minute walk from Guy-Concordia Metro Station. The day and time are flexible, as long as the visit takes place before dark.

No car needed!

Tasks

• Accompany a senior from her home to local grocery stores.
• Provide friendly companionship and support while shopping.
• Offer emotional support and help promote independence in the community.

 

Desired qualifications

• Female volunteer who speaks Farsi.
• Patient, friendly, and reliable.
• Comfortable accompanying a senior in the community.
• available during daytime hours on weekdays or weekends

Expected level of involvement

2h per week for 4 months.

Perks we offer

• Attestation of Hours Worked (upon request)
• Reference letter (upon request)
• Volunteer appreciation events

Spoken Language(s) Unilingual French accepted Unilingual English accepted Bilingual FR-EN accepted Persian

Specific Criteria French not required

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

	Before noon Afternoon Evening
Monday	Morning Afternoon
Tuesday	Morning Afternoon
Wednesday	Morning Afternoon
Thursday	Morning Afternoon
Friday	Morning Afternoon
Saturday	Morning Afternoon
Sunday	Morning Afternoon

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