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Volunteer Friendly Visiting Program
40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
519-271-7991
Toll-Free: Administration: 1-800-265-5176
Fax: 519-271-7612
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Jul 23, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
No referral required; Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
Eligibility / Target Population
Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone
Fees
Free
Executives
Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 ext 6374 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
519-271-7991 ext 6374 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
Contacts
Alyssa Phanpha - Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs
519-291-5898 ext 6361 * alyssa.phanpha@von.ca
519-291-5898 ext 6361 * alyssa.phanpha@von.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Listowel and area (Northern Part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and other surrounding rural areas)
Accessibility Note
Community based program
Description of Services
Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities or chronic illness, living in the community who are isolated, lonely, or could use a friend
Trained and screened volunteer visitors are matched one-to-one with clients with aim of compatibility to provide companionship and support through regular visits to client's home for conversation or activities like cards, games, or walking
Volunteers do not do medication reminders, personal care or housekeeping, or travel in client's car
Trained and screened volunteer visitors are matched one-to-one with clients with aim of compatibility to provide companionship and support through regular visits to client's home for conversation or activities like cards, games, or walking
Volunteers do not do medication reminders, personal care or housekeeping, or travel in client's car
Last Updated: Jul 23, 2025: Suggest an edit