About The Program
Maybe it’s been a while since you talked to someone, or maybe you’re grieving a loss, or maybe you just want to gush about your new grandbaby. A Friendly Voice is here to listen.
Our phone line is open seven days a week, 8AM-10PM
Ottawa area: (613) 692-9992
Did You Know?
- Living alone
- Being age 80 or older
- Having compromised health status, including having multiple chronic health problems
- Having no children or contact with family
- Lacking access to transportation
- Living with low income
- Changing family structures, younger people migrating for work and leaving seniors behind, and location of residence (i.e., urban, rural and remote).
Our Volunteers
We need volunteers to take calls, listen and connect seniors with resources in their communities. Volunteers do NOT give advice nor counselling. Any crisis situations will be immediately deferred to appropriate authorities, emergency or crisis services. A Friendly Voice provides training and resources to ensure volunteers have a successful and rewarding experience.
Volunteers must complete the application form, be willing to present or acquire a police record check for the vulnerable sector every year and participate in the training program. We ask volunteers for a 4- hour commitment per week to answer calls at the call centre or remotely.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for A Friendly Voice, please contact us or complete the Application Form below.
Volunteer Application Form
Our Supporters


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A Friendly Voice has been made possible through a Provincial Impact Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation. However, the costs for this program do exceed what the grant funding provides. If this initiative is one that you feel inspired to support, we welcome your contribution.