Friendly Visitor: Foster Social Connections with Older Adults in San Francisco

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ORGANIZATION: Front Porch Community Services

Visit with an older adult in your neighborhood in SF!

(During COVID-19 affected times, we will begin our visits over the phone, then transition to in-person visits when the pandemic has passed).

Social Call volunteers:

- Receive training and ongoing support
- Are matched with an adult 60 years or older for great conversation, swapping stories, learning and more.

Time Commitment: 6-month minimum, visiting the same participant each week

Qualifications: a free background check ; availability for our next new volunteer training (flexible times, about 2 hours long)

Bilingual volunteers strongly encouraged to apply! All adults aged 18 yrs and older welcome to apply.

For more information contact Michelle Haines at mahines@covia.org.

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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

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

881 Turk StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102

(37.781372,-122.42377)
 

DATE POSTED

June 11, 2020

SKILLS

  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • short, friendly 1/week visits (starting on phone, then transitioning to in-person after COVID-19 has passed)
  • Covia pays the cost of the background check.

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