Visiting Companion Volunteer

La Casa Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Operated by Friendship Place

Location: 1444 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

Preferred Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older

La Casa, a permanent supportive housing program serving formerly chronically homeless individuals, is seeking compassionate and dependable volunteers to provide companionship and supportive engagement to residents.

Volunteers help foster connection, dignity, and community through consistent social interaction and supportive presence. This role centers on relationship-building and creating meaningful moments of human connection.

Volunteer Activities May Include:

• Friendly conversation and companionship
• Board games, cards, and recreational activities
• Accompanying residents on short walks
• Reading assistance or basic technology support
• Encouraging participation in wellness and social activities
• Assisting with community-building activities
• Providing a calm, welcoming, and respectful presence

This Opportunity Is Ideal For Individuals Interested In:

• Human services
• Social work
• Psychology or counseling
• Community outreach
• Building meaningful connections with vulnerable populations

Volunteer Requirements

Due to the vulnerable population served, volunteers may be required to complete some or all of the following prior to placement:

• Illicit Drug and Alcohol Test
• FBI background check and fingerprinting
• DC Metropolitan Police Department Criminal History Report
• (10-year conviction history; approximately $7 fee)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• TB screening (Mantoux test completed within the past 12 months)
• Color copy of a government-issued ID
• National Sex Offender Registry check
• Child Protection Register (CPR) check

Supervision & Reporting

Volunteers are supervised by the Director of Community Engagement for overall volunteer coordination and by the Division Director, Welcome Center (or their designee) while onsite at the Welcome Center. Volunteers should direct any questions, concerns, or needs during their shift to Welcome Center staff on duty.

To Sign Up

Email: volunteer@friendshipplace.org

But change all instances of "welcome center" to "La Casa"

Visiting Companion Volunteer

La Casa Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Operated by Friendship Place

Washington, DC

Preferred Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older

La Casa, a permanent supportive housing program serving formerly chronically homeless individuals, is seeking compassionate and dependable volunteers to provide companionship and supportive engagement to residents.

Volunteers help foster connection, dignity, and community through consistent social interaction and supportive presence. This role centers on relationship-building and creating meaningful moments of human connection.

Volunteer Activities May Include:

• Friendly conversation and companionship
• Board games, cards, and recreational activities
• Accompanying residents on short walks
• Reading assistance or basic technology support
• Encouraging participation in wellness and social activities
• Assisting with community-building activities
• Providing a calm, welcoming, and respectful presence

This Opportunity Is Ideal For Individuals Interested In:

• Human services
• Social work
• Psychology or counseling
• Community outreach
• Building meaningful connections with vulnerable populations

Volunteer Requirements

Due to the vulnerable population served, volunteers may be required to complete some or all of the following prior to placement:

• Illicit Drug and Alcohol Test
• FBI background check and fingerprinting
• DC Metropolitan Police Department Criminal History Report
• (10-year conviction history; approximately $7 fee)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• TB screening (Mantoux test completed within the past 12 months)
• Color copy of a government-issued ID
• National Sex Offender Registry check
• Child Protection Register (CPR) check

Supervision & Reporting

Volunteers are supervised by the Director of Community Engagement for overall volunteer coordination and by the Division Director, La Casa (or their designee) while onsite at La Casa. Volunteers should direct any questions, concerns, or needs during their shift to La Casa staff on duty.