Provide a Friendly Phone Call: Become a Phone Pal Volunteer

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Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s mission is to improve the physical, social, emotional and economic well-being of elder adults in Southern Maine.

The Phone Pal Volunteer will provide homebound elders & individuals with disabilities with companionship by regularly calling on the phone in an effort to decrease feelings of social isolation and loneliness. Volunteers will communicate concerns to the Phone Pal Coordinator as needed and follow protocol if recipient does not answer phone at the scheduled time.

Volunteers must have the ability to develop a sense of trust and rapport; sensitivity toward older adults and persons with disabilities and/or dementia; ability to demonstrate active listening skills; have access to reliable phone service.

Where will the volunteer(s) work?: From their home in Cumberland/York county.

When will the volunteer(s) work?: Phone calls will occur 1 - 3 days a week - schedule dependent on volunteer and recipient.

Length of commitment: At least one year.

Assignment: Volunteers can begin right away after they attend a training. Volunteers can sign up directly by contacting SMAA Volunteer Services at volunteer@smaaa.org or 207-396-6525.

UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAININGS: Contact volunteer@smaaa.org for more information

**Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, proof of vaccination status is required for all in-person opportunities at Southern Maine Agency on Aging.**