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Published 10/9/25 11:43AM
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Care Companion-Extended Hours at Rosener House

Peninsula Volunteers Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Menlo Park, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 9, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT-7
    End Date:
    October 9, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Regular volunteers preferred
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    You must be at least 16 years old or accompanied by a parent to volunteer at Rosener House. All volunteers must complete an application at https://1pvi.org/volunteer-application/ . Orientation is required prior to volunteering.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Care Companion-Extended Hours at Rosener House

    Care Companion – Rosener House (Afternoon Volunteer Opportunity)

    Not a morning person? This afternoon volunteer opportunity may be perfect for you! Rosener House is seeking friendly, dependable volunteers to spend meaningful time with our program participants during the afternoon hours.

    As a Care Companion, you will help create a welcoming and engaging environment by offering one-on-one or small-group conversation and companionship. Volunteers may also participate in enjoyable activities such as jigsaw puzzles, Bingo, tea chats, and other simple games that help keep participants socially connected and engaged.

    Your presence can brighten someone’s day and provide valuable social interaction for older adults experiencing age-related cognitive challenges, including Alzheimer's disease.

    Volunteer Activities May Include:

    • Friendly conversation and companionship
    • Playing games like puzzles or Bingo
    • Participating in small group activities
    • Providing encouragement and social engagement

    Shift Available:

    Monday – Friday

    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (PST)

    To learn more, please contact Idrina Sims at isims@1pvi.org or apply here:

    https://1pvi.org/volunteer-application/

    Help create meaningful moments and connections for seniors in your community. 💙

    Location

    On-site
    500 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, California, US

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