We are seeking volunteers for weekly virtual visits with seniors. Our virtual visit program matches teams 2-3 young adult college students with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and you could really brighten their days just by speaking with them.
Students on our virtual visits initially volunteer one hour per week, and each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. Students select the times that work for their schedule, and are matched with older adults for calls based on the times when they're available. They then have regular, weekly appointments for their visits. We expect students to volunteer for at least 16 weeks, so that they can develop friendships with the senior they're matched with.
We provide training (mandatory) to all the students in our program about the best ways to interact with the older adults on our video calls, as well as additional regular support throughout their service. Since the visits are virtual, your students can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and a better use of their time, rather than commuting to their volunteering location. This program is free for seniors and students across the country. Volunteering does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new virtual visits starting all the time.
Students
wishing for opportunities to support our cause who don't want to
participate in the virtual visits or who want to volunteer more hours
can be accommodated with other volunteering options, such as assisting
us with our social media, call support, outreach, or more. Current
volunteering roles are listed on our website.
Please register to volunteer at https://conversationstoremember.org/volunteer.
