Be a Visiting Companion

Bring the joy of building a meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult facing loneliness and isolation. As Visiting Companions, you and your friend can enjoy each other’s company at home, out-and-about town, or wherever you choose based on the schedules and needs each of you brings to the relationship.

Required: All volunteers must be 18+, pass a background check, and complete all the necessary trainings to be a Visiting Companion Volunteer. 

Time commitment: Number and length of visits to be determined by you and your new friend, with phone calls, texts, emails, cards, or letters between visits. Most volunteers visit 1-2 times per month. 

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity with training and staff support provided. For more information about helping older adults take active steps in improving their overall wellbeing, please contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.