Visit-A-Bit Telephone Volunteer

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The Visit-A-Bit Program (VAB) is designed to address senior adult loneliness in the Greater St. Louis area. The program pairs volunteers and seniors together based on location, hobbies, and interests.

The VAB Program is seeking Telephone Volunteers to provide a form of companionship via the telephone for a Senior in the program, that may be experiencing loneliness. Provide an outlet for conversation, bonding, rapport building, and active listening skills.

Responsibilities & Duties:
* Call your assigned Senior once a week for 1-2 hours.
* Become a companion to your Senior.
* Must be respectful, gentle, kind, and non-judgmental.
* Complete and submit a simple online contact report after your calls.

Qualifications:
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Ability to speak slowly & clearly if needed for communications with your Senior.
* Must have either a landline or cell phone to make weekly phone calls.
* No experience required
* Should exhibit patience and provide a peaceful and meaningful experience for your Senior.
* Volunteers should genuinely want to be involved and want to be helpful.
* Due to the nature of working with human emotions, we ask for a commitment of at least one year as a volunteer.
* No physical abilities or qualifications are required to be a volunteer.

Environment:
* Volunteering will take place over the phone.