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Visiting Companions Needed in the Twin Cities!
ORGANIZATION: Friends & Co
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8 people are interested
Be a Visiting Companion to an older Minnesotan and help end loneliness through the power of friendship! We have over 30 older adults in the metro area waiting to be matched with a Visiting Companion. We need YOUR help!
Bring the joy of building a meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult facing loneliness and isolation. As a Visiting Companion, you and the older adult can enjoy each other’s company at home, out-and-about town, or wherever you choose based on the schedules and needs each of you brings to the relationship.
Time commitment: Number and length of visits to be determined by you and your new older adult companion, with phone calls, cards, or letters between visits. Many visiting volunteers visit on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
Have questions? Contact Emma at elucchesi@friendsco.org
Interested in volunteering? Fill out a volunteer application TODAY! at www.friendsco.org/become-a-volunteer/
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About Friends & Co
Location:
2550 University Ave West, Suite 260-S, St. Paul, MN 55114, US
Mission Statement
Friends & Co celebrates aging through community-led service that fosters meaningful connections for everyone.
Description
Friends & Co, formerly Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, MN, has served older adults in Minnesota for over 50 years. We foster meaningful connections for older adults. Maybe you’re an older adult or know someone that is? We offer a quick drop-in chat line, phone companionship, and visiting companionship services, something for everyone and all of no-cost to the participant.
Whatever you choose, Friends & Co is the place to be. At Friends & Co, our purpose is to create meaningful connections that enrich peoples’ lives and provide a sense of belonging that nourishes all of us, which is a fundamental human need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Minneapolis, MN 55421
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Most volunteers visit their older adult on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.