About the A Friendly Voice Program
A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older adults aged 55 and above living in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island).
Bring some warmth to your day.
We are a welcoming space where you can freely connect with a caring individual without expectations or judgment. Whether you’re struggling with loneliness or simply looking to stay socially healthy and add some connection to your routine, we’re here to lend an empathetic ear and engage in delightful conversations. Maybe it’s been a while since you had a heart-to-heart with someone, or you’re going through a period of loss, or perhaps you just want to gush about your new grandbaby. A Friendly Voice is here to listen.
Become a Volunteer
Our volunteers are empathetic, supportive and available for the seniors who call us. Through warm, friendly conversations, volunteers support and encourage callers to engage with their community. Volunteers are always needed.
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.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for A Friendly Voice, please click the button below to learn more and complete the application form.
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Our Partners
A Friendly Voice would like to acknowledge and thank its funding partners and supporters, without whom this valuable program would not be possible.
Support Us
With your support, we can continue to be the reassuring voice on the other end of the line and a beacon of hope for those who need us most. Your support is not just a donation; it’s an investment in the well-being and happiness of our community’s most vulnerable.
Rural Ottawa South Support Services is a registered charity. CRN 119259802RR0001
Phone lines are open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Call Toll-free: 1 (855) 892-9992