Friendly Visitors
Establish a mutually beneficial relationship with an older adult to help decrease loneliness and isolation. Many of our older adults who live in their own homes go days without the phone ringing or seeing another face. You can help break this social isolation by providing companionship to an older adult once a week or every other week for 1.5 or 2 hours. With your help we can increase the number of older adults who have a friendly visit. As a volunteer, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have touched the life of another.
Please note: this volunteer position has a waitlist.
Commitment: Visit once a week or twice a month for 1-2 hours. Visits may be during the week or weekend. Evenings are usually not a good time to visit older adults. A commitment of at least six months preferred.
Additional Requirements: Background check, driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and proof of Covid vaccination. Ages 18 and older.
For more information about these volunteer opportunities and to get started, please send us an email at volunteer@jewishfamilyservice.org.