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Published 9 days ago
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Be a Friendly Visitor or Caller Volunteer to a Senior

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Anaheim, CA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour per week, 6-month commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Background check and training

    Description

    Be a Friendly Visitor or Caller Volunteer to a Senior

    A smile. A voice. A friend.

    That's all it takes to change a senior's entire week.

    Meals on Wheels Orange County is looking for compassionate volunteers to join our Friendly Visitor & Caller Program. Whether you visit a homebound senior in person or connect with them by phone, your role is simple: offer conversation, friendship, and a listening ear. Just one hour a week, but to a senior who may otherwise go days without meaningful human connection, it means absolutely everything.

    We currently serve over 900 homebound seniors across Orange County, delivering meals and vital services that help them maintain their independence. Our mission is to nourish not just their bodies, but their wellness, purpose, and dignity. The Friendly Visitor Program is at the heart of that mission; bringing human warmth to the meals we deliver.

    Do you have an hour and a heart for others? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out today and help us make sure no senior feels forgotten.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Anaheim, CA
    Associated Location
    1200 N. Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, California, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    For additional information please contact the Manager of Volunteer Services:

    Janelle Valencia - jvalencia@mealsonwheelsoc.org

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