Supporting adults ages 55 and older in Dufferin-Caledon, Telecheck is a confidential, no-cost service to help older adults live independently at home through scheduled check-in telephone calls.
With daily operations led by dedicated volunteers and staff, the program provides clients customized connection according to their needs, such as health routine reminders, social connections, navigating the health and community system, and offers both preventative health and emergency responses, when needed.
In addition, TeleCheck clients can benefit from caring social interaction that supports health, and receive companionship and friendship through the program.
To volunteer with TeleCheck we ask that you:
- Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screen
- Be passionate about affecting the lives of seniors
- Want to increase the social connection of seniors
- Want to support the independence of seniors
This is a great opportunity for those looking to develop new listening and communications skills as well as share wisdom and life skills.
Sign up as a volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with TeleCheck
email us or call (519) 415.3764.
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Program referral
To sign up as a TeleCheck member,
learn more or fill out our self-referral form.