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Published 10/3/25 12:55PM

Call a Senior and Combat Social Isolation! Virtual JASAChat Program

JASA
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    20 minutes a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Application, picture of ID, and two references! We also require volunteers to be able to call the senior they are matched with directly, rather than through a secondary application like WhatsApp.

    Description

    Call a Senior and Combat Social Isolation! Virtual JASAChat Program

    Bring joy to an older New Yorker, just by picking up the phone.

    JASAChat connects volunteers with older adults in New York City for weekly phone or video chat. These friendly check-ins help reduce social isolation and build meaningful, intergenerational friendships.

    • Flexible commitment: Just 15-60 minutes a week, scheduled around your availability
    • Remote opportunity: All you need is a phone or internet access
    • Over 750 long-lasting matches have been made to date!
    • 3-month minimum initial commitment
    • Volunteers must be 18+
    • Background check required (at no cost to you)
    • Volunteers attend a 45-minute virtual training and receive support throughout the duration of your relationship!

    Our need for volunteers continues to grow, and we’d love for you to be part of our caring community. Seniors and their families count on us-and we count on you.

    To get started, express interest here, email jasachat@jasa.org, or visit jasa.org/jasachat to learn more.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held virtually
    • No Donation

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    New York City, New York, US

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