Organization Details Organization Name: A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Address: 200-207 Donald Street

Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5 Website: https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ Organizational Description: Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs fall under 3 pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans. Volunteer Chance Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 3168 Description of Duties:

Want to give back to your community? A & O: Support Services for Older Adults' Connect Program is looking for a volunteer to provide social companionship to an older adult living in the Winnipeg community through weekly phone calls. A & O currently requires volunteers who enjoy conversation and have strong conversational and interpersonal skills.

If you can commit a minimum of one hour a week in the morning, afternoon, or evening, you can make a difference for an older adult living in our community. For more information, contact us at [email protected] or call (phone hidden).

Skills Required

- Ability to understand and speak English
- Strong conversational and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work independently




- Completed Criminal Record Search and Adult Abuse Registry check will be required of successful applicants, to be discussed

Skills Gained/Related Careers

- Communicating with older adults
- Opportunity to practice interpersonal skills
- Opportunity to attend training session on a variety of topics related to aging

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment:

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Flexible Hours

Volunteers are free to complete calls during mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends depending on the schedules of both the volunteer and the older adult.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes

Will cost be reimbursed? Yes Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition

Training/Orientation

How To Apply

- Online Application Form Below
- Email: [email protected] (Include Opportunity ID)
- Phone: (phone hidden)
- Online: app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=54330b3e-55f7-403d-81f3-4bb11e242988&ApplicationFormNumber;=1

Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026

📌 Phone-A-Friend Volunteer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Volunteer Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg