Service Information
Inquiry Phone: 1 (613) 236-0428
Available 8:30am - 4:00pm, Mon - Fri
Inquiry Email: Email Us
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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Other Services Offered by Good Companions
Good Companions provides 20 services in 13 categories
Adult Day Program2 services
Adult Day Program
2 services
670 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
670 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Community Centre1 service
Community Centre
1 service
670 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Foot Care Clinic1 service
Foot Care Clinic
1 service
670 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Friendly Visiting3 services
Friendly Visiting
3 services
Central and North East Ottawa
Friendly visits are currently only being provided by telephone
Health Education Class (Virtual)1 service
Health Education Class (Virtual)
1 service
Central and North East Ottawa
Home Maintenance & Repair2 services
Home Maintenance & Repair
2 services
Central and North East Ottawa
Central and North East Ottawa
Housekeeping2 services
Housekeeping
2 services
K1K, K1L1of2, K1M, K1N, K1P, K1R, K2P
Individual/ Family Counselling1 service
Individual/ Family Counselling
1 service
670 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Network Area1 service
Network Area
1 service
Ottawa, Lhin 11 - Champlain
Rides & Transportation2 services
Rides & Transportation
2 services
, K1H, K1G2of2, K1G2of2, K1L1of2, K1M, K1S1of2, K1R, K1P, K1N, K1K, K1L2of2, K1L1of2, K1M, K1V, K1T,
Central and North East Ottawa
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class1 service
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class
1 service
670 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
In person and virtual options available
Shopping Assistance1 service
Shopping Assistance
1 service
Central and North East Ottawa
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks2 services
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks
2 services
City of Clarence-Rockland, City of Ottawa, Municipality of North Grenville, Ottawa East, Town of Arnprior, Town of Carleton Place, Town of Mississippi Mills, Town of Renfrew, Town of Smiths Falls, Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, Township of Beckwith, Township of Champlain, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Township of East Hawkesbury, Township of Horton, Township of Mcnab/Braeside, Township of Montague, Township of North Dundas, Township of North Glengarry, Township of North Stormont, Township of Russell, Township of South Stormont