Program
The Friendly Visitor Program matches Holocaust Survivors with volunteers who provide enriching social visits. The program seeks to foster meaningful relationships between volunteers and Survivors. It also aims to enhance the individuals’ connection to the community.
Goal of Position
By providing a social element to the lives of clients, volunteers are making a tangible impact. These older adults need a connection to the community and friendly visitors provide just that! Both clients and volunteers benefit greatly from the relationships that they develop through these warm visits.
Responsibilities
- Visit client as often as possible.
- Report monthly hours and case notes to volunteer engagement coordinator
- Report any noticeable changes to client’s behavior, appearance, or demeanor to program coordinator
- Read and respond to email messages from volunteer engagement coordinator
Qualifications/Requirements
- This volunteer position is ideal for individuals who find it is easy to engage in conversations, enjoy the company of older adults, and who are comfortable with issues of older adulthood such as declining health and frailty
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must attend volunteer orientation and program interview
- Complete HIPAA training
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation to seniors’ homes
- Possess a valid CA driver’s license and current proof of insurance if they wish to transport client
- DMV check
- Must be willing to adhere to a strict confidentiality agreement
- Complete a one-hour Volunteer Orientation/Training with Program Coordinator before the first solo visit with the older adult
Time Commitment
- This position requires a minimum of a six-month commitment.
- Scheduling of visiting hours is at the discretion of the volunteer and client(s)
