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Published 7/15/25 12:00AM

Phone Buddies Needed for Military Veterans

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Remote, Volunteer must be in Pennsylvania, US
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Varies. Some calls can last as short as 5-10 minutes while other can last 45 minutes.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Telephone visitor training (virtual)

    Description

    The Philadelphia VA Medical Center has a 100% virtual volunteer opportunity where you can help Veterans feel more connected. Join the VA's Compassionate Contact Corps. This program supports the VA goal of suicide prevention in Veterans.

    Help our socially-isolated Veterans with a weekly phone call to check in with them, and provide a friendly conversation. These calls are not medical and do not involve home care duties. We will provide training, scripts and handbooks for your success.

    We do require that volunteers have a quiet, private area where they can have these 1:1 conversations with the Veteran.

    Will you consider joining us today?

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Pennsylvania, US
    Associated Location
    Voluntary Service (135), 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
    3900 Woodland Avenue

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Volunteer application package will be emailed to applicant upon receipt of notification.

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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