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Speak Cantonese or Mandarin? Make a Meaningful Connection Through Friendship!

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Visit with your matched older adult at least 2x a month for about 1-1.5 hours for a 6 month commitment.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must attend a general virtual volunteer orientation in order to participate in this program. Must complete a background check. Must attend additional training for Visiting Volunteer Program.

    Description

    Speak Cantonese or Mandarin? Make a Meaningful Connection Through Friendship!

    LBFE’s Visiting Volunteer Program is one of our most impactful and rewarding opportunities-and we’re especially looking for Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking volunteers to be matched 1:1 with older adults in our Chinese-speaking community who are experiencing loneliness and isolation.

    As a Visiting Volunteer, you’ll build a real and lasting friendship through regular in-person visits. For many older adults, these visits are the highlight of their week and a vital source of connection, comfort, and joy.

    To get started, you'll need to:
    • Attend a one-time volunteer orientation
    • Complete a background check
    • Join a 1-hour virtual training for the program

    If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and speak Cantonese or Mandarin, we would love to match you with an older adult who would benefit from connecting in their native language.

    Contact: Debbie Uchida at duchida@littlebrotherssf.org

    Sign up for a volunteer orientation: https://forms.gle/6mAweD6XugSRt7Gk8

    Your language skills can make all the difference-help us bring friendship to life, one visit at a time.

    LBFE’s Visiting Volunteer Program is one of our most impactful and rewarding opportunities-and we’re especially looking for Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking volunteers to be matched 1:1 with older adults in our Chinese-speaking community who are experiencing loneliness and isolation.

    As a Visiting Volunteer, you’ll build a real and lasting friendship through regular in-person visits. For many older adults, these visits are the highlight of their week and a vital source of connection, comfort, and joy.

    To get started, you'll need to:
    • Attend a one-time volunteer orientation
    • Complete a background check
    • Join a 1-hour virtual training for the program

    If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and speak Cantonese or Mandarin, we would love to match you with an older adult who would benefit from connecting in their native language.

    Contact: Debbie Uchida at duchida@littlebrotherssf.org

    Sign up for a volunteer orientation: https://forms.gle/6mAweD6XugSRt7Gk8

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    Location

    On-site
    San Francisco, California, US

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