The Friendly Visitor & Telephone Tree program

Services for Seniors and Social / Recreational

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. The Friendly Visitor program offers opportunities to spend time with others and meet new friends.

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. This program is a great way to stay connected with the community from home. Weekly calls are available for those interested.

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator listed below.

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

Public email: jordann.cole@brellasociety.ca

The Friendly Visitor program

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

The Telephone Tree program

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

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Brella Community Services Society (Formerly Seniors Come Share Society):

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Availability

Service area: Surrey, White Rock + show cities

Service area cities: Surrey and White Rock

Service Types Provided
Services for Seniors
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home
  • Provided by phone

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