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Be a lifeline to an isolated senior - become their phone buddy!

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ORGANIZATION: Friendly Voices - Phone Buddies for Seniors

  • 152 people are interested
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Loneliness in our elderly population is a growing problem in our country. Millions of seniors are disconnected from friends and family, many without a computer or car to engage with the outside world. They feel forgotten. As a result, their emotional and physical health has been severely compromised. Loneliness-induced depression, heart disease, obesity, and other diseases have increased for seniors in the last few years.

Friendly Voices weekly phone buddies provide a vital human connection to the most needy seniors in our society. You will be a lifeline - a warm voice, an empathic presence, a consistent and reliable friend.

The next volunteer training will take place in May, 2025. To be…

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About Friendly Voices - Phone Buddies for Seniors

Location:

P.O. Box 63, Menlo Park, CA 94026, US

Mission Statement

We reduce loneliness and improve health of isolated seniors through weekly phone conversation & connection by trained volunteers.

Description

Trained volunteers are matched 1:1 with a senior phone buddy for weekly phone conversation. See www.friendlyvoices.org for more info.

CAUSE AREAS

Seniors
Seniors

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.

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 25
  • 60-90 minutes/week
  • Speak clearly and articulately so your senior phone buddy can comprehend. Familiarity with Google Sheets and/or Google Drive. Access to computer or tablet.

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