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Published 2/20/26 4:34PM

Friendly Companion – Cards & Conversation

Portland Providence ElderPlace
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check

    Description

    Location: Senior living community near Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle (98101)

    Schedule: Flexible, 1–2 hrs./week (daytime preferred)

    Commitment:

    About the Participant:

    A sociable older adult would love a regular visitor for simple card games (blackjack/BINGO), light TV trivia/chat Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and occasional reading aloud (mysteries).

    Participant has significant hearing loss, please speak clearly and a bit louder, facing them so they can read lips.

    There are some memory loss and anxiety, and they’re safer staying on‑site

    Volunteer Fit:

      • Friendly, patient communicator; comfortable repeating or rephrasing
      • Able to keep visits on facility premises (no community outings)
      • Comfortable with basic card games and casual conversation
      • Age 18+, background check, onboarding, and health screening required (provided)

    What You’ll Do:

      • Enjoy cards, TV trivia, and conversation in quiet common areas
      • Offer reassurance and calm structure during visits
      • Notify staff if the participant appears anxious or attempts to leave the floor

    How to Proceed:

    Apply via our Volunteer Program. After screening, our coordinator will schedule your first visit with the on‑site Recreation Therapy team and facility staff.

    Location

    On-site

    1533 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101-1586

    1533 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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