Service Information
Handy Helper Volunteers
Good Companions
Category: Home Maintenance & Repair
Target Population: Seniors
Service Details
Description:

Handy Helper Volunteers are matched one-on-one with seniors age 55+ or adults with physical disabilities 18+ living in The Good Companions' catchment area. Language interpretation can be provided if required.



Volunteer Assistance can be provided over the phone or by home visit for basic technical support with computers, printers, cell phones and tablets and for light unskilled tasks e.g. installing curtain rod, changing batteries in smoke detectors, changing light bulbs, seasonal clothes flipping, assembling flat packed furniture e.g. bookshelf.
Materials must be provided by the client


Languages: English
Cost to Client:
No cost. Services are provided with or without membership in The Good Companions.
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age: 18 yrs
Criteria:
  • Senior (55+) or adult with physical disabilities (18+)
  • A registration/intake will be completed over the phone.
 
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Good Companions provides 20 services in 13 categories

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