Volunteer Opportunity: Companion Volunteer (Assyrian‑speaking preferred)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a warm, patient, and reliable Companion Volunteer to support an Elder Place participant who experiences significant language barriers and would greatly benefit from social engagement.

Participant Needs

• Language Support: Assistance from someone who speaks Assyrian (Assyrian Neo-Aramaic) or can help bridge communication.
• Companionship: Enjoys games, conversation, and social activities.
• Social Support: Has limited opportunities to interact with others due to language challenges. Your presence can make a meaningful difference!

Volunteer Role Includes:

• Engaging the participant in simple games or conversation
• Providing consistent, friendly companionship
• Helping reduce feelings of isolation
• Supporting communication and comfort through shared language, when possible

Ideal Volunteer:

• Speaks Assyrian (preferred but not required willingness to support communication is welcome!)
• Patient, friendly, and dependable
• Comfortable spending time one‑on‑one with an older adult
• Ready to bring joy and connection into someone’s day

Why Volunteer?

Your time can brighten someone’s life. Even one hour a week can create connection, ease loneliness, and build trust with a participant who deeply values social interaction.