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BE A FRIENDLY PHONE CALL SERVICE VOLUNTEER

Each week, volunteers call a senior to check in on them, carry on conversations and just spend time getting to know each other. Besides developing a new friendship, this service helps combat senior isolation which can cause health problems for many older adults.

If you would like to be a friendly phone call volunteer, please fill out the form below and our volunteer coordinator will contact you to get you connected.

Click here for more information on our Friendly Phone Call Service.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AS A FRIENDLY PHONE CALL VOLUNTEER

As with all volunteering opportunities at DSCC, the primary goal of the Friendly Phone Call service is to connect with older adults.

As a volunteer, you’d be matched up with a senior who you would call each week. Each call can be as short as 15 minutes. Volunteers usually spend a total of about an hour per week talking with the senior.

You and your senior will find mutually agreed upon days and times to have your calls.

You’ll connected with your senior each week. Each call can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as you both would like. You’ll spend approximately an hour each week talking with your senior.

We will provide you with phone training and helpful tips to help you start conversations and to keep your conversations fresh and helpful. The training will be a combination of in-person, zoom and telephone training.

Each month, you’ll be able to participate in a Zoom call with DSCC and other Friendly Phone Call volunteers.  This will allow everyone to share ideas, feedback and opportunities to improve the program – and to share great stories.

You’ll be supported by DSCC to address any issues or concerns that might arise when you are talking with seniors.

“I like knowing that my dad can share his stories with someone. He really enjoys the conversations and getting to know someone new”.

-George M.

George M

YOUR SUPPORT MEANS EVEN MORE THAN YOU KNOW
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