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ORGANIZATION: Friends & Co

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 38 people are interested
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Be a Visiting Companion to an older Minnesotan and help end loneliness through the power of friendship.

Bring the joy of building a meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult facing loneliness and isolation. As Visiting Companions, you and your friend can enjoy each other’s company at home, out-and-about town, or wherever you choose based on the schedules and needs each of you brings to the relationship.

Required: All volunteers and older adults must be fully vaccinated to meet in person. Exceptions may be made with our approval.

Time commitment: Number and length of visits to be determined by you and your new Elder Friend, with phone calls, texts, emails, cards, or letters between visits.


https://friendsco.org/volunteer


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About Friends & Co

Location:

2550 University Ave West, Suite 260-S, St. Paul, MN 55114, US

Mission Statement

Friends & Co, meaningful connections for older adults.

Description

Friends & Co, formerly Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, MN, has served older adults in Minnesota for over 50 years. We foster meaningful connections for older adults. Maybe you’re an older adult or know someone that is? We offer a quick drop-in chat line, phone companionship, and visiting companionship services, something for everyone.

Whatever you choose, Friends & Co is the place to be. At Friends & Co, our purpose is to create meaningful connections that enrich peoples’ lives and provide a sense of belonging that nourishes all of us, which is a fundamental human need.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2550 University Ave WestSuite 260-SSt. Paul, MN 55114

(44.96553,-93.20407)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 - 6 hours a month

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