The Friendly Visitor & Telephone Tree program

Provided by Brella Community Services Society (Formerly Seniors Come Share Society)

Offers companionship services to older adults.
The Friendly Visitor program: Program offers companionship and friendship to isolated older adults. Volunteers will spend approximately 1-2 hours weekly with clients in the community or their homes. It’s a great program offering social company opportunities to build new community connections. If you are looking for ways to spend time with others and opportunities to meet new friends, then the Friendly Visitor program is right for you.

The Telephone Tree program: Offers support services to older adults over the phone. Volunteers make weekly social calls offering participants a chance to be heard by providing emotional support, companionship and a sense of community. Volunteers can also provide you with information and referral services and keep clients informed about the programs and events in the community. It’s a great way to stay connected with the community from your home.

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator (See the contact below).

604-531-9400 (Volunteer Coordinator) ext. 203

Public email: amy.mckinnon@brellasociety.ca

The Friendly Visitor program

Website: https://www.brellasociety.ca/friendly...

The Telephone Tree program

Website: https://www.brellasociety.ca...

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Surrey, White Rock

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home
  • Provided by phone

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