Description:
ElderFriends is committed to relieving social isolation among our community elders. We are looking for volunteers who want to pair up together and visit an isolated and lonely elder at least once a week for a year. By joining the ElderFriends mission with a friend, volunteers can coordinate their schedules and "trade off" visiting the elder. It’s a win win situation - the elder gets a weekly visit and two new friends while the volunteers get added flexibility and support. There is an application process, mandatory training and support.
When
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Sep 21, 2009 -
Sep 23, 2010
Time of Day:
Morning
,
Afternoon
,
Evening
Week Day(s):
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Hours Needed:
1
,
Flexible
(per session)
Time Details:
You, your friend and your elder friend decide on times - we just ask that your elder get visited once a week and you and your friend commit to visiting for a year.
Desire to have an inter-generation friendship. Sensitivity to another person's situation. Good communication and coordination skills. Ability to have fun, laugh and be silly.
Proud to support the technology initiatives of the HandsOn Network.