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

Help isolated older adults in California by becoming a phone buddy. Join our supportive team of volunteers!

• No prior experience required. 
• Must be mature, responsible, and able to handle complex emotional situations with our clients. Age 40+ preferred.
• 60-90 minutes per week. Fully remote. 
• Minimum 6 month commitment.
• Bilingual Mandarin/English and Spanish/English volunteers especially needed.

• 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 and mentored by an experienced volunteer.
• 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, fill out this interest form and our Volunteer Recruitment Manager marcia@friendlyvoices.org will contact you with next steps. Phone Buddy applicants will complete an online application, a phone interview, and a background check.