Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

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Be a Phone Companion
Share the gift of conversation and connection by becoming a Phone Companion! In this volunteer role, you’ll be paired one-to-one with an older adult for ongoing, meaningful phone friendship. If you enjoy talking and building relationships, this is a wonderful way to make a difference. For many older adults, the phone doesn’t ring as often as they’d like—your regular call can bring something to look forward to, spark engaging conversation, and create a lasting sense of connection and joy.

This is a flexible, fully remote volunteer opportunity that allows you to build a friendship at a pace that works for both you and your companion. Training and staff support are provided to help you feel confident and comfortable in your role.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete a background check, and review all required training materials.

Time Commitment:
Call frequency and length are flexible and determined by you and your phone companion. Most Phone Companions connect on a weekly basis for about 20–60 minutes.

Have questions?
Contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.

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Be a Coffee Talker
Bring cheer and connection into the lives of older Minnesotans by becoming a Coffee Talker! In this volunteer role, you’ll offer friendly conversation to older adults who may be feeling isolated or lonely. Coffee Talk is a welcoming, drop-in call line where callers can connect with caring volunteers for meaningful chats.

Coffee Talk takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and we are currently looking for volunteers to help cover these three-hour morning shifts. This is a fully remote volunteer opportunity, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home, with training and ongoing staff support provided.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete a volunteer application, pass a background check, attend training, and currently live in Minnesota. College and university students needing volunteer hours are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment:
Volunteers sign up for a three-hour shift on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Have questions?
Contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.

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Be a Visiting Companion

Bring the joy of meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult experiencing loneliness and isolation by becoming a Visiting Companion! In this volunteer role, you and your new friend can spend time together at their home, out in the community, or wherever you both choose.

Most Visiting Companions visit 1–2 times per month, creating a flexible and rewarding opportunity to connect.

We currently have older adults awaiting a Visiting Companion in the following communities in the seven-county metro: Arden Hills, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Cottage Grove, Crystal, Edina, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Little Canada, Long Lake, Maplewood, Minneapolis, North Oaks, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, St. Louis Park, St. Paul, and White Bear Lake.

Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older, pass a background check, and complete required training.

Time Commitment:
Visit frequency and length are flexible and determined by you and your companion. Volunteers connect 1–2 times per month with their companion, with optional phone calls, texts, or cards in between visits.

Have questions?
Contact Emma Lucchesi at elucchesi@friendsco.org or 612-746-0746.