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Organization:
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Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers
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Address:
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25 Linden St, Unit 208
Toronto, ON
M4Y 1V5
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Intersection:
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Sherbourne St, south of Bloor St E
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Location:
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Toronto (North St James Town)
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Service Description:
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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
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Application:
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Professional client referral required; each client assessed by Society staff; follow-up visit by staff; self-referrals accepted
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Area Served:
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North to St Clair Ave W, West to Bathurst St, East to Logan Ave, South to the Waterfront
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