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Organisation:
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Connected Hearts - Oakville - Intergenerational Senior Companionship Program
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Adresse postale:
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c/o Connected Hearts
25 Lakeshore Rd W
Oakville, ON
L6K 3X8
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Carte
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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No physical location
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * Sat-Sun 9am-1pm
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Description des services:
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An Oakville-based nonprofit that empowers students to lead while providing seniors with meaningful, interactive companionship
Builds meaningful connections between youth and seniors through student-led volunteer programs, empowering young people to develop leadership skills while providing older adults with regular companionship, engagement, and social interaction
- partners with senior homes and community organizations to reduce social isolation among seniors and create opportunities for intergenerational learning, creativity, and friendship
- senior companionship and engagement
- student leadership and volunteer opportunities
- technology support and digital literacy sessions for seniors
- creative arts and storytelling activities
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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For Volunteers:
- Students seeking volunteer hours toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
For Seniors:
- Seniors participating through partnered senior homes or community settings
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