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Published 9/12/25 10:00AM

Be a Visiting Companion to An Older Adult in the Seven County Metro!

Friends & Co
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Minneapolis, MN
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    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:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    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

    Be a Visiting Companion to an older adult 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, with phone calls, cards, or letters between visits. Most Visiting Companions meet 1-2 times a month.

    Have questions? Contact 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 Minneapolis, MN
    Associated Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

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