Nonprofit
Published 4/10/26 6:11PM

Volunteer Opportunity: In‑Person Friendly Visitor

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine, Housing & Homelessness, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity: In‑Person Friendly Visitor

    📍 Location:

    1533 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

    About Opportunity

    We are seeking a compassionate and dependable volunteer to provide in‑person companionship to an older adult living in a residential setting. The goal of this role is to offer friendly presence, conversation, and meaningful social connection.

    What You’ll Do

      • Visit regularly for one‑on‑one companionship
      • Engage in friendly conversation
      • Participate in simple, enjoyable activities such as:
      • Listening to music
      • Playing board or card games
      • Reading aloud
      • Light crafts or puzzles
      • Help reduce isolation by offering consistency and warmth

    Schedule

      • Flexible scheduling based on mutual availability
      • Typically, 1–2 hours per visit, weekly or bi‑weekly

    Who We’re Looking For

      • Friendly, patient, and reliable individuals
      • Comfortably providing companionship in a residential environment
      • Good listening and communication skills
      • Experience with older adults is welcome but not required

    Requirements

      • Volunteer must be 18 years or older
      • Completion of volunteer onboarding (background check and health screening)
      • Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

    Why Volunteer

      • Make a meaningful difference in someone’s quality of life
      • Build a rewarding one‑on‑one connection
      • Flexible time commitment
      • Support social well‑being in your local community

    Location

    On-site

    1533 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

    1533 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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