Nonprofit
Published 8/18/25 8:00PM

Friendly Visitor (18 years old+)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chapel Hill, NC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers come weekly, on the same day and time, either between 9:30 am-12 pm or 2:00-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, for at least six months. We do not have evening or weekend volunteer opportunities.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer application (request one by emailing eferrell@carolinameadows.net, proof of a negative TB test within last 12 months, proof of flu shot or mask during flu season, background check, in-person orientation and facility tour

    Description

    Friendly Visitor (18 years old +)

    Provide 1-on-1 companionship to older adults who reside in Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, or Assisted Living. Visits can include conversation, reading aloud, facilitating Zoom calls with a resident's family, helping the resident mail cards or write letters, watering plants in resident’s room, singing, doing a puzzle, playing cards or a game together, etc. For residents who participate in our Music & Memory program, this can involve ensuring their music device is charged and offering to listen to music with them.

    Location

    On-site
    100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

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