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Published 1/5/26 11:47AM

TeleBridges Volunteer

The Span Center, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Richmond, VA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    2-5 brief calls per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    A sensitive, caring and non-judgmental attitude. Ability to empathize with, but not advise older adults.

    Description

    TeleBridges volunteers provide support and socialization through brief, weekly telephone checks-ins to make sure an older adult is okay. TeleBridges volunteers will not solve problems but will provide a listening ear. Training is provided. Your call provides that bright spot in someone else's day. Call from anywhere in the Greater Richmond Virginia area.

    Location

    On-site
    1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, US

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