Nonprofit
Published 9/2/25 8:00PM
Done in a Day

Build a Friendship With a Senior in DC

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
I Want to Volunteer


  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    A few hours each month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Build a Friendship With a Senior in DC
    This is a great way to spend time with an individual senior on a schedule that works for you! We work with over 1,000 seniors annually, and many of them are very isolated and have limited opportunity to interact with others. They have seen so much and have amazing stories and experiences to share. We will introduce you to a senior, and then you will have the responsibility of scheduling at least one visit with them each month (more if possible). Our hope is that you will build a friendship that continues over the course of months, or even longer! Many of our seniors live in the core Northwest DC neighborhoods of Petworth, Columbia Heights, Shaw, and Mount Vernon Square, but it may be possible to connect with a senior in another neighborhood that's convenient for you.

    Location

    On-site
    1525 Newton St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, US

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Already a user? Log in