Friendly visitor with Veteran in their home or over the phone

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In-Home Visitor Volunteer position:

Volunteer opportunity in YOUR Community to provide a friendly visit with a Veteran in their home. In this position you can help a Caregiver of a Veteran by providing the caregiver some "worry free time away" while providing companionship to the Veteran in their home. In this position, you could visit with a Veteran who lives alone and is socially isolated or unable to leave their house easily.

Flexible Schedule as determined by the volunteer's availablity and the caregiver/Veteran's need
Generally once per week for 2-4 hours per visit.

LOCATION- Volunteer in your community/near where you live: UPSTATE NY
Syracuse and vicinity; including but not limited to -Oswego, Fulton, Central Square, Phoenix, Mexico, Pulaski, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, N Syracuse, Clay, E Syracuse, Dewitt, Manlius, Fayetteville, Chittenango, Cazenovia, Rome, Utica, Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, Lowville, Carthage, Watertown, Massena, Sackets Harbor, Clayton, Camden, Binghamton, Endicott, Johnson City, Auburn, Cayuga, Camillus, Fairmount, Westvale, Onondaga Hill, Skaneateles, Marcellus, Port Byron, Weedsport, Elbridge, Jordan.

Where do you live? Chances are there is a Veteran and/or Caregiver who would appreciate your visit!
I never have a shortage of Veterans, however I do have a shortage of volunteers for these Veterans!
Please contact me at lisa.gualtieri@va.gov or 315-350-1447

Telephone Visitor position: Become a Friendly Visitor for a Veteran by telephone or other digital means. These visits are generally 1-2 times a week for generally 10-60 minutes. Provide a socially isolated Veteran with conversation and companionship. This interaction often involves sharing stories, topics of mutual interest as a compassionate, friendly voice in a safe non-judgmental process. In this role, you may also be providing caregiver some conversation.

I never have a shortage of Veterans in need, however I do have a shortage of Volunteers for these Veterans!
Email or call for additional information. lisa.gualtieri@va.gov or 315-350-1447