Organization
Volunteer Iowa RSVP

Neighbor to Neighbor Caller - Grinnell/Poweshiek

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Grinnell, IA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

Grinnell, IA 50112

About this Opportunity

Neighbor to Neighbor Call Program Volunteers connect with assigned seniors for a weekly social telephone call. Each volunteer caller telephones their assigned companions at least once a week for a call lasting 15 - 30 minutes for a duration of at least 8 weeks. Typically, two companions are assigned to each volunteer. Volunteers may start conversations related to the interest of the companion, discuss current events, have a movie or book discussion, or reminisce about the past, etc. Time commitment is a minimum of15 minutes per week per assigned call recipient.

Perfect way to make a difference from home!

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening