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7 people are interested
Be a Phone Companion to an Older Minnesotan!
ORGANIZATION: Friends & Co
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7 people are interested
Be a Phone Companion!
If you are a talker and connecting one-to-one with an older adult for ongoing meaningful phone friendship appeals to you, let us pair you with an older Minnesotan looking for companionship and connection!
In today's world, our older adult friends may find the phone ringing less frequently than they'd prefer. Yet, phone friendships offer the delightful anticipation of an awaited call, stimulating conversations, and the profound joy of deepening connections. You have the power to become the comforting, compassionate voice on the other end of the line, ensuring that every older adult feels valued and cared for. Let's nurture enriching relationships, one call at a time.
Time commitment: To be determined by you and your new phone companion. Most phone companions talk on a weekly basis.
To become a volunteer, please fill out an application here - https://friendsco.org/become-a-volunteer/
Have questions? Email Friends & Co's Program and Volunteer Services Director, Emma Lucchesi, at elucchesi@friendsco.org.
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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 Saint Paul, MN 55114
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- To be determined by you and your new phone companion. Most phone companions chat on a weekly basis.
- Caring and patient phone manner.