Volunteer for a one-on-one chat with a senior once a week. Whether you listen to a tale from a someones past or share a story from your present or just check in and see how they are doing and what is new with them. You will have the opportunity to enhance their day and make a new friend. Your call will make such a difference to help a senior feel involved and engaged in the community.

Volunteers should enjoy being on the phone and have a pleasant demeanor. Calls can be made from the volunteer's home or office, but they are required to come in for a personal interview, training and paperwork before starting with us. All volunteers also participate in training classes throughout the year. These trainings help the volunteer to develop good communication and active listening skills, a better understanding of the concerns of older adults and how to help callers access information about community resources. Volunteers must be at least sixteen years old and commit to making calls one time per week.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Family Centers

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Men Women

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Human Services

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Companionship

Contact Person:
Rebecca Kestenbaum, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

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Address:

From your home or office or 20 Bridge Street Greenwich, CT 06830 (See a map)

Directions:

95North to exit 3, Arch Street Right on Arch Street Left on Railroad Right on Prospect Right on Bridge   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Greenwich,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10-15

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Cos Cob Greenwich Old Greenwich Riverside Stamford
Counties:		Fairfield

Web Site: http://www.familycenters.org

Overall Experience   
i had fun

posted by larisapr on November 17, 2005

Overall Experience   
i really enjoyed it

posted by larisapr on November 17, 2005