- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Visiting Friend
ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Health
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
The EncourAge Program offers a supportive social structure of trained volunteers, called Visiting Friends, who provide positive interactions to socially isolated adults, called Hosts. Through regular home and telephone visits, the EncourAge Program and its Visiting Friends address the unmet social needs of the Host.
As a Visiting Friend, you will be trained and matched with a senior citizen that is experiencing loneliness based on common interests and needs. Visiting Friends provide a link to the community for Hosts who might otherwise have very limited social interaction. Visiting Friends will meet with their Host regularly throughout the year to form a friendship and provide companionship.
The Visiting Friend role is flexible. There is not a right or wrong way to be a friend. Listen and share stories to create a bond and to discover a wealth of wisdom, humor, guidance and inspiration. Empower your Host to help improve their physical and mental well-being and self-esteem. Be the person that your Host can count on and look forward to seeing. The Visiting Friend role provides a great source of satisfaction, enjoyment and fun for both the Visiting Friend and the Host.
More opportunities with Spectrum Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Spectrum Health
Location:
100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
To improve the health of the community by serving each individual and family with Superior Quality Personal Care.
Description
Spectrum Health is a large health care organization which serves the West Michigan area and beyond. Spectrum Health includes two community hospitals, DeVos Children's Hospital and many clinic, outpatient, and ancillary sites through out the area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
665 Seward NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour a week or two hours a month for 6 months
- The Visiting Friend must be 18 years of age or older and pass a criminal background check.