By volunteering as a friendly visitor or companion, you can make a positive difference in the life of a senior who's 60 or better.
Senior companion volunteers offer socialization, conversation, hobby sharing, and more. This friendly visiting helps older adults stay active, healthy, and help them to continue living independently at home.
Weekly or bi-weekly visits can keep older adults feeling well — both physically and mentally. Through in-home visits, just a couple hours at a time, you can help offer assistance by:
- Being a friend who listens and offers encouragement.
- Sharing hobbies and interests such as playing cards, going for a walk, watching a movie/show, or doing a puzzle.
- Providing non-medical support - helping an older adult run errands, get to medical appointments, go grocery shopping, etc.
- Providing a break for family caregivers.
If you would like more information about this opportunity, please "Respond" or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
