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

Help isolated older adults in California by joining our supportive team of volunteers in one of these roles below.

1) Phone Buddy

• No prior experience required. Age 25+
• 60-90 minutes per week. Fully remote. 
• Minimum 6 month commitment.

• 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.

2) Mentor

• Required experience with older adults in a work or volunteer setting. Required experience in leadership, coaching, or volunteer management. Age 25+
• 1-2 hours per week. Fully remote.
• You'll coach, guide, appreciate, and support a group of phone buddies (volunteer callers). You will help them solve issues with their older adult clients, coach them in effective communication strategies, and keep them connected to our organization.
• You'll be trained via Zoom and supported by our program leadership.
• You'll need access to a computer and familiarity with Google Sheets.
• To start your Mentor application process, send a cover letter to our Program Director laura@friendlyvoices.org, explaining your relevant experience and your interest in this role. Mentor applicants will have a Zoom interview and background check.

3) Board Member: Read job description here and follow the instructions for applying.