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BC Office of Seniors Advocate Hearing our Seniors Providence Health Care (Non-profit), BC Office of Seniors Advocate There are over 29,000 seniors living in 294 publicly subsidized care homes in BC. Of that, 2000+ seniors live within long term care in the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope. Every one of them will be approached to participate in an in-person interview conducted by trained volunteers (training provided). The Seniors Advocates intention is to listen to the voices, experiences, and stories from those directly living in long term care AS WELL AS the voices of their loved ones and visitors. Many residents are also at the mercy of volunteers (YOU!) who can speak their unique ethnic languages (Korean, Chinese, Italian, Punjabietc) to have their stories be heard. The resident survey could not be conducted without the support of volunteers in every region of the province from November 2022 Summer 2023 . Listen to the stories of every single senior in your communitys long term care homes: Abbotsford: 1000 seniors Mission: 200 seniors Agassiz: 105 seniors Hope: 50 seniors Qualifications needed: Enjoy being with seniors Able to communicate effectively with seniors Non-Judgmental Patient, positive attitude, good listener, warm and friendly Reliable Teachable, follow directions carefully Work well with others Good English language skills in reading, writing, speaking Legible handwriting, printing or cursive Commitment required: Weekday mornings/afternoons shifts are self-scheduled and flexible. Minimum 40 hours before June 2023 Benefits to Volunteer: Opportunity to positively impact seniors living in long-term care Opportunity to engage community and other amazing volunteers Opportunity to build leadership skills Reference letter upon completion of 40 hours of interviews Reimbursement of pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses/mileage Skill building in communications with seniors, conducting structured interviews, and interviewing skills #J-18808-Ljbffr