Volunteer: Be a Phone Companion to an Older Minnesotan!

Volunteermatch; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to serve as Phone Companions for older adults in Minnesota. This virtual opportunity allows you to connect one-on-one with seniors, providing them with companionship and joy through regular phone calls. You'll have the flexibility to schedule your calls during weekdays or weekends, making a significant impact on the lives of those who may feel isolated. Join a mission that celebrates aging and fosters meaningful relationships within the community, ensuring every older adult feels valued and cared for. Your voice can bring comfort and joy to someone in need!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Orientation or Training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing meaningful phone friendship to older adults.
• Engage in stimulating conversations and foster connections.

Skills

Counseling / Mental Health

Community Outreach

People Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Be a Phone Companion to an Older Minnesotan!

ORGANIZATION: Friends & Co

This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner. Please visit the new page to apply.

If you are a talker and connecting one-to-one with an older adult for ongoing meaningful phone friendship appeals to you, let us pair you with an older Minnesotan looking for companionship and connection!

In today's world, our older adult friends may find the phone ringing less frequently than they'd prefer. Yet, phone friendships offer the delightful anticipation of an awaited call, stimulating conversations, and the profound joy of deepening connections. You have the power to become the comforting, compassionate voice on the other end of the line, ensuring that every older adult feels valued and cared for. Let's nurture enriching relationships, one call at a time…

LOCATION:

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

MISSION STATEMENT

Friends & Co celebrates aging through community-led service that fosters meaningful connections for everyone.

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. We offer a quick drop-in chat line, phone companionship, and visiting companionship services, all at no cost to the participant.

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

April 10, 2025

SKILLS

• Counseling / Mental Health
• Community Outreach
• People Skills
• Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

• People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18
• Orientation or Training
• To be determined by you and your new phone companion. Most phone companions chat on a weekly basis.