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Published 16 days ago

Visit An Older Adult in the Twin Cities!

Friends & Co
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near St. Paul, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    July 27, 2026, 5:45 PM CDT
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Number and length of visits to be determined by you and your new older adult companion. Most companions will visit 1-2 times per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    35
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must Pass a Background Check
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Visit An Older Adult in the Twin Cities!

    Be a Visiting Companion to an older adult in the seven-county Twin Cities Metro and help end loneliness through the power of friendship!

    Bring the joy of building a meaningful friendship into the life of an older adult facing loneliness and isolation. As a Visiting Companion Volunteer, you and your older adult friend can enjoy each other’s company at home, out-and-about town, or wherever you choose based on the schedules and needs each of you brings to the relationship.

    Time commitment: Number and length of visits to be determined by you and your new older adult companion. Most Visiting Companions meet 1-2 times a month.

    Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older and reside in or near the Twin Cities seven-county metro.

    Have questions? Contact Friends & Co's Senior Director of Programs, Emma, at elucchesi@friendsco.org.

    Interested in Volunteering? Fill out a volunteer application TODAY! at www.friendsco.org/become-a-volunteer/

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near St. Paul, MN
    Associated Location

    Friends & Co

    St Paul, MN, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Interested in volunteering? Please fill out a volunteer application and background check. Start here: https://friendsco.org/become-a-volunteer/

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