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Social Call Friendly Visiting Program of Sonoma County
ORGANIZATION: Front Porch Community Services
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Become a volunteer visitor for a lonely older adult in Santa Rosa! New Volunteer Trainings occur often! Great opportunity for a busy person who still wants to give back to their community! We will match you with somebody in a location convenient to you! We can also match you with someone who prefers to receive visits by phone!
- Want to help an isolated elder to feel less alone?
- Interested in making a difference in an elderly person's quality of life?
- Able to visit an elder community member in their home, or by phone?
As a volunteer visitor for Social Call, an outreach program of Covia, you will:
- Receive free training in interpersonal and listening skills
- Be matched with an older adult to whom you will provide friendly companionship and a compassionate presence
- Benefit from joining a community of caring volunteers who receive ongoing support
Time Commitment: 6-month minimum, visiting your match each week
Qualifications: a free background check & fingerprinting; availability for our next new volunteer training (flexible times, about 2 hours long)
Bilingual volunteers strongly encouraged to apply! All adults aged 18 years and older welcome to apply.
For more information, please contact Casey O'Neill at 415-535-7741 or at co'neill@covia.org.
Calling directly will ensure quicker response time, thank you!
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About Front Porch Community Services
Location:
Mailing address:2185 N. California Blvd. Suite 215, Operation throughout the U.S., Walnut Creek, CA 94596, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and build community, cultivating meaningful relationships and experiences that respond creatively to changing needs.
Description
We empower individuals to live connected and fulfilled lives through our Community Services Division. Front Porch’s Community Services Division designs and administers 6 programs addressing 3 social problems affecting older adults: food insecurity, unstable housing, and isolation & loneliness.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Community Connections/Social CallSanta Rosa, CA 95404
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Willingness to commit to 6 months