Make friendly phone calls to seniors - Japanese Speakers needed

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Recruiting Organization: The Health Trust

Friends from Meals on Wheels is a friendly caller program aimed at decreasing social isolation and loneliness in homebound seniors. It targets low-income seniors who are 75 years of age or older, live alone, and/or are people of color. Our volunteers provide weekly phone calls to one or more assigned clients. Calls follow suggested guidelines and can also include providing clients with needed resources. This is a rewarding opportunity to build relationships with our senior community members who need a friend.

Friends from Meals on Wheels Friendly Caller- Call homebound older adults receiving Meals on Wheels. Requirements: 18+, online application, onboarding forms, orientation, and training. Commitment: 1 hour/week for a minimum of 6 months and quarterly meetings with program staff. We are looking for Japanese-speaking individuals.

Questions, contact the Community Partnerships Team at volunteers@healthtrust.org or 408-961-9862

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Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring