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Published 2/23/26 12:22PM

Friendly Visitor (18 years old+)

Carolina Meadows
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chapel Hill, NC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers come weekly, on the same day and time, either between 9:30 am-12 pm or 2:00-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, for at least six months. We do not have evening or weekend volunteer opportunities.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer application (request one by emailing eferrell@carolinameadows.net, proof of a negative TB test within last 12 months, proof of flu shot or mask during flu season, background check, in-person orientation and facility tour

    Description

    Friendly Visitor (18 years old +)

    Provide 1-on-1 companionship to older adults who reside in Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, or Assisted Living. Visits can include conversation, reading aloud, singing, doing a puzzle, playing cards or a game together, etc. For residents who participate in our Music & Memory program, this can involve ensuring their music device is charged and offering to listen to music with them.

    Location

    On-site

    Carolina Meadows Retirement Community

    100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    The below are our pre-screening requirements of our volunteers:

    • Provide verification of a TB skin test completed within the last 12 months with a negative result.
    • During flu season (October through May), provide verification of flu vaccination for current calendar year. If you choose to not receive the flu vaccine, you will need to remain masked at all times while volunteering during flu season (October through May).
    • Complete a Criminal Background Check (online).
    • Attend an in-person volunteer orientation.
    • Receive an interview/tour.

    If you are willing/able to complete our pre-screening requirements and commit to volunteering 1-2 hours per week for 6 months minimum, please email Eileen Ferrell, Director of Philanthropy directly to request a link to the volunteer application.

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