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VIRTUAL: Companionship Caller Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Meals on Wheels San Diego County

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Help reduce senior isolation - join Meals on Wheels San Diego County's Companionship Calls Program! Some of our San Diego seniors are experiencing loneliness and isolation. By volunteering to become a companion caller, you can help alleviate social isolation by simply having a 15-30 minute weekly or bi-weekly phone conversation with a senior.

Meals on Wheels San Diego County will pair you with a San Diego senior with similar interests who has expressed the desire to talk to a companion. Simply call the senior on an agreed upon time once a week or every other week to have a friendly conversation. Their new companion program system, Mon Ami, will help protect your privacy by shielding your phone number during calls. Apply today to be a companion to a senior in need.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

Time Commitment: 15 - 30 minute phone call weekly or bi-weekly for at least several months.

Onboarding Process: Fill out the volunteer application. Complete a LiveScan in-person background check that reviews in California and FBI records. Pay a $10 fee to help offset the cost of the background check. Commit to a regular phone call weekly or bi-weekly.

Required Skills/Experience: Passion for helping seniors and reducing senior isolation.

Location: This opportunity is remote in San Diego County

Note: For questions, contact Meals on Wheels San Diego County at volunteer@meals-on-wheels.org or at (619) 278-4011.

Meals on Wheels San Diego County

The mission of Meals on Wheels San Diego County is to empower seniors and veterans to remain independent by nourishing their bodies, minds, and spirits.

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About Meals on Wheels San Diego County

Location:

2254 San Diego Avenue Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92110, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Meals on Wheels San Diego County is to support the independence and well-being of seniors.

Description

Our volunteers make a tremendous contribution to serve the most vulnerable and fragile population. Every meal delivery goes beyond a knock on the door. Every delivery may be the fir st social encounter of the week for our clients. Their one human connection piercing through the struggles of isolation. It ’s indeed more than just a meal and you can also make a difference! We are recruiting caring individuals who would like to like to help us deliver healthy meals to seniors. Volunteer drivers are able to submit an application via our website to learn more!

To join us please apply on our website: https://meals-on-wheels.org/volunteer/

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

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Wed May 08, 2024 - Thu May 08, 2025
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

WHERE

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