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Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers

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Description
Programs to reduce social isolation, promote social connection, and improve the well-being of housebound individuals in Toronto's downtown core. Recruits, screens and matches volunteers with clients for:
  • Friendly Visiting Program
  • Assistance for Medical Appointments and Grocery Shopping
  • Telephone Reassurance Program
  • Information and Referral


Services and Programs:
  • Escort Program
  • Friendly Visiting Program
  • Telephone Reassurance Program
Eligibility
Isolated adults 65 years of age and older, and adults of 18 years of age and older with physical disabilities * live independently or with an informal caregiver in their own homes * medically stable with current support from health care professionals * physically independent with assistive devices and aids * only available for people who require on-going support

Residency Requirements: North to St Clair Ave W, West to Bathurst St, East to Logan Ave, South to the Waterfront
Application Process
Professional client referral required; each client assessed by Society staff; follow-up visit by staff; self-referrals accepted
Phone
416-413-0380
Fax
416-413-4814
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Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Fees
Free
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
Address
25 Linden St, Unit 208
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1V5
Intersection: Sherbourne St, south of Bloor St E; Toronto (North St James Town)
Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers Site Location: Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers
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Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Service Area(s)
  • Toronto Downtown Central
  • Toronto Downtown East
  • Toronto Downtown North
  • Toronto Downtown West
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