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106 people are interested
Be a Phone Companion to an Older Minnesotan!
ORGANIZATION: Friends & Co
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106 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!
These days, the phone may not be ringing as often as our older adult friends would like. Phone friendships come with the beautiful anticipation of an expected call, engaging conversation, and the joy of getting to know someone. You can be the warm, caring voice at the end of the line that ensures one older adult knows someone cares. Build a rich and rewarding connection, 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.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Time commitment: To be determined by you and your new phone companion. Most phone companions talk on a weekly basis.
- Warm, caring, and patient phone manner.