Friendly Visiting Volunteer

(Muskoka Landing)

Position ID: V-CWD0477
Last Modified: 17 Apr 2026
Last Full Update: 17 Apr 2026

Opportunity Details: Friendly Visiting Volunteer

Contact Riley Comish, Volunteer Coordinator, Muskoka Landing Long Term Care Center; Phone: 705-788-7713; Email: rcomish@jarlette.com
Duties

We are looking for people who are interested in visiting with seniors in a long-term care home who do not have local family or friends that are able to visit often, providing friendship, conversation, and reassurance.   Position Summary: Assists with providing meaningful contributions to the residents and the Home under the direction of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.    Core Competencies:

  • Accountability/Dependability
  • Communication
  • Continuous Learning
  • Customer Service
  • Integrity
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Results Orientation/Initiative
  • Teamwork

Qualifications:

  • A sincere interest in the general well-being of the residents in the Home.
  • Comfort working in a communal setting for seniors.
  • Physically able to push wheelchairs, move tables (with assistance) etc. (if applicable)
  • Good listening skills
  • Ability to follow directions and work with others
Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - Length of time is up to the volunteer
Interaction Level One-on-one - Ontario ; Small Group - Ontario ; Large Group - Ontario
Number of Positions Huntsville 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Two Step TB Test or Chest X-Ray and at least two COVID vaccines

Agency Details: Muskoka Landing

Office Phone 705-788-7713
Fax 705-788-1424
E-Mail dward@jarlette.com
Website http://jarlette.com/long-term-care/muskoka-landing
Address & Map
65 Rogers Cove Dr
Huntsville, ON
Canada P1H 2L9