Nonprofit
Published 4/10/26 8:21PM

Volunteer Opportunity: Companion Visitor & Phone Friend

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine, Housing & Homelessness, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check

    Description

    We are seeking a warm and dependable volunteer to provide companionship to an older adult living independently in downtown Seattle. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys conversation, animals, and meaningful one‑to‑one connection.

    About the Participant

      • Alert and fully oriented
      • Able to clearly express needs and preferences
      • Soft‑spoken with no communication barriers
      • Enjoys:
      • Animals (has two cats)
      • Music of all types
      • Friendly conversation and social connection

    Volunteer Role

      • Provide in‑person companionship or serve as a phone friend
      • Engage in conversation, share music interests, or simply provide friendly presence
      • Help reduce isolation through regular, consistent connection
      • Coordination is done directly with the participant

    Volunteer Preferences

      • Comfortable around cats
      • Good listener and reliable communicator
      • No gender preference
      • Flexible scheduling (weekly or bi‑weekly welcomed)

    Why Volunteer?

      • Make a meaningful difference through simple companionship
      • Brighten someone’s day through conversation and shared interests
      • Enjoy a low‑pressure, rewarding volunteer experience

    Location

    On-site

    118 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121

    118 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

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