Friendly Visitors for Seniors (see requests in description)

Our volunteer friendly visitors provide social visits for Holocaust Survivors and other seniors who are socially isolated and would benefit from the interaction. Volunteers are matched 1-on-1 with a senior client you would visit and build a caring relationship with. Activities range from conversations, sharing stories, looking at photos, reading aloud, playing a card game, etc. Friendly visits are conducted in-person at the client's home.

Current Requests (please contact Gabe at [email protected] ASAP if interested and specify which request you are interested in).

1. Seeking a female, English-speaking volunteer for in-person friendly visits at the clients home. 85-year-old client lives in Reston VA (zip code 20190). Client likes literature, philosophy, the Bible, history, tech news and innovations. Client used to be an engineer in the former Soviet Union, likes physics and math. Client speaks both English and Russian. Client is a Holocaust survivor.

2. Seeking a female volunteer who speaks both Russian and English for friendly visits to the clients home. 86-year-old client lives in Reston, VA (zip code 20191). Client has dementia and memory issues. Client is a Holocaust survivor. Client likes conversations, classical music, ballet, Uniper (virtual engagement). The client speaks both English and Russian.

3. Seeking a volunteer who speaks English for friendly visits and technology tutoring in-person visits to the clients home. 90-year-old client lives in Fairfax, VA (zip code 22033). Client is a former engineering professor. Interests include engineering, math, physics, culture, art, and books. The client is interested in receiving help learning more about iphone, ipad, tablet, and/or computer. The client speaks English, Russian, and Polish. The client is a Holocaust survivor.

4. Seeking a Russian speaking volunteer for friendly visits and technology tutoring help for in-person visits to the clients home. Client is 90 years old and lives in Reston, VA (Zip code 20190). Client was a chief engineer in the former Soviet Union. Client enjoys engineering, art, and culture. The client is looking for someone to socialize with and also learn more about devices such as the iPhone and computer. The client speaks Russian and does not speak English. The client is a Holocaust survivor.

• Language skills: English proficiency. We are also currently seeking Russian-speaking volunteers who speak both Russian and English.
• Ability to engage with seniors with patience, kindness, and empathy
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Minimum 1 Hour session twice a month
• Basic computer skills to write and send brief visit summaries
• Suggested minimum 6+ Month Commitment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Virtual Interview
• Background check
• Volunteer Application
• 3 Character References
• Online Compliance Training

For more information contact:

• Gabe
• [email protected]