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COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.
Program: Volunteer Visiting  
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
London Community Support Services
Phone Numbers: Administration: 519-659-2273 ext 22392
Fax: 519-659-6191
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/volunteer-visiting
Address:
1151 Florence St, Suite 200
London, ON
N5W 2M7
Intersection: Eleanor St and Florence St
Location: London (East)
Accessibility Notes: Services provided in-home
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Dee-Ann Vickers - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-659-2273 ext 22348 * dee-ann.vickers@von.ca
Contacts: Lisa Brendon - Coordinator
519-659-2273 ext 22335 * lisa.brendon@von.ca
Service Description: Support program that matches volunteers with a senior or adult with a disability for one-on-one visits in the client's home or a weekly chat over the phone * visits are regular and may also include enjoyable activities outside of the home

For those who do not wish to host a volunteer in their home, Virtual Visiting may be the right fit * clients can have a weekly video chat using Skype, Facebook Messenger or Facetime
Fees: Free
Application: Call * no referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: London
See Also: Friendly Visiting

This information was last completely updated on 3/21/2024

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