Nonprofit
Published 21 days ago

Friendly Visitors Needed at ACC Senior Services!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sacramento, CA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    HS diploma, US citizen or permanent resident, pass background check, have reliable transportation.

    Description

    Friendly Visitors Needed at ACC Senior Services!

    The Friendly Visitor Program offers meaningful in-home companionship and respite support for caregiving families. By volunteering, you help caregivers take a well-deserved break to focus on their personal health, errands, or rest while ensuring their loved ones are engaged, safe, and socially connected.

    Care recipients also benefit from warm, friendly interaction and enjoyable social enrichment activities provided by you, the volunteer.

    What You’ll Do as a Volunteer

    As a Friendly Visitor, you will provide non-medical companionship and engagement. Volunteers do not provide personal care, transportation, or housekeeping services.

    Activities may include:

    • Offering companionship and safety supervision
    • Taking short, gentle walks or participating in light, non-medical exercise
    • Doing arts and crafts together
    • Reading aloud, or enjoying TV shows and movies together
    • Playing board games or card games

    Skills That Help You Succeed

    You’ll thrive in this role if you:

    • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Enjoy building meaningful, supportive relationships
    • Have a genuine interest in connecting with older adults

    Who Can Become a Friendly Visitor?

    We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and stages of life, including:

    • Retirees looking to stay engaged
    • College students seeking community experience
    • Current or returning volunteers
    • New Sacramento residents
    • Family caregivers and community members of all kinds

    Location

    On-site
    Sacramento, California, US

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