Connect with Homebound Older Adults in Larimer County via phone call!

Title: Connection Caller

Need: To support the homebound older adults most in need, in their ability to maintain healthy independence through scheduled engaging phone calls.

Deliverables: Each volunteer will assist with working with the participant(s) and your schedule to find a weekly, biweekly or monthly time for a call. These visits will create a space for those in need to feel heard, appreciated, and valued.

Outcome: Older adults will be able to remain positively and cognitively impacted, create opportunities for friendship and connection as well as something for them to look forward to throughout the week.

Key Responsibilities & Work Environment:

Including but not limited to -

• Remote
  • Working with Home Delivered Meals Participants to find weekly, biweekly or monthly times for up to 30-minute phone calls
  • From your own phone and home
  • Follow the expectations and compliance of allowed conversations
  • Provide support, friendship, and compassion to a homebound senior in our community
  • Monthly reporting of volunteer hours served through calling and check in with VOA staff.
  • Share any concerns with VOA Home Delivered Meals staff right away so it can be addressed

Qualifications:

• Friendly and caring personality.
• Have a working phone and stable cellular or WiFi connection
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Successful completion of a background check, Motor Vehicle check, application, and interview.
• Availability between 9am-4 pm (will be flexible depending on your agreed upon scheduled time)
• Ability to adjust to changes if timing doesn’t work for participant or yourself.
• * We will work to accommodate specific needs

Training and Support:

Each volunteer will complete an in-office or virtual orientation with a VOA team member. You will work with them to find a participant you feel you are interested in getting to know. The RSVP team members will be available for support weekly.

Time Commitment:

• At least once a month, preferably weekly or biweekly.
• Schedule is flexible based on availability
• Minimum commitment of 6 months