VOLUNTEER TO ENRICH A SENIOR'S LIFE — AND YOURS!

Help isolated older adults in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond - become a phone buddy and join our team of supportive volunteers.

• No prior experience required. 
• Must be mature, responsible, and able to handle complex emotional situations with our clients. 
• Must be age 40+ and live in California.
• 60-90 minutes per week. Fully remote. 
• Minimum 6 month commitment.
• Bilingual Mandarin/English and Spanish/English volunteers especially needed.
• Must be able to speak proficiently, articulately, and clearly for our clients' comprehension.

• You'll be matched with 2 seniors, each of whom you'll call every week at a scheduled day/time using your own phone at your own location.
• Each phone conversation is about 30 minutes.
• These conversations typically take place on weekdays between 9am-5pm PT. We primarily serve seniors in California.

• You'll be trained via Zoom - trainings are typically on a Sunday from 2pm-4pm. Next training late July or early August. 
• You'll be mentored by an experienced volunteer and supported by our team every step of the way.
• You'll need access to a computer and familiarity with Google Sheets.

• This volunteer work can be challenging at times. Our senior clients are isolated due to many factors. These may include struggles with physical and/or mental health; lack of technology; lower income; cognitive and memory challenges; isolation from friends or family; normal aging. Yet this work is also deeply rewarding. You will be creating a vital human connection with your buddies, helping them know every week that they have not been forgotten. 
• To start your Phone Buddy application process, email our Program Director laura@friendlyvoices.org who will contact you with next steps. Applicants will complete an online application, a phone interview, and a background check.