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Published 12/9/25 3:15PM

Socialize with a Senior as a Conversation Companion

Beach Cities Health District
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Redondo Beach, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    The minimum commitment is 6 months with 1-1½ hours visits once a week, 1.5 hours biannual support meetings and monthly paperwork approx. 15 min/month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Conversation Companions provide older adult clients and/or adult clients with disabilities with socialization. Companions may engage the client in life review, watch movies at home or in the theater, play card or board games, take walks, go for lunch, etc.

    Duties:

    • Will visit with assigned client once a week to socialize.
    • Attend quarterly volunteer support meetings for all Older Adult volunteer programs
    • Must complete any necessary paperwork
    • Meet with client at their home once a week for 1-1.5 hours

    Qualifications Needed:

    • Must be 18 or older
    • Minimum 6-month commitment, 1-1.5 hours a week
    • Attend semi-annual volunteer support meetings for all Older Adult volunteer programs
    • Empathetic and understanding to the needs of older adults and/or disabled adults
    • Able to maintain client confidentiality
    • Attend in-house training

    Location

    On-site

    Beach Cities Health District

    514 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Application Process:

    All potential candidates are asked to complete the following application process to see if this position is an appropriate fit:

    • Fill out the application online at www.bchd.org/volunteer
    • Participate in a simple intake process conducted by Volunteer Services
    • Interview with supervisor
    • Training and support will be provided
    • Screening is needed: TB test, Background Check & Program agreement If choosing to drive client- driving documents

    We look forward to having you become a volunteer!

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