Weekly phone conversation for isolated seniors 60+
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP:
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Senior and their volunteer phone buddy will decide together on a scheduled day/time for their weekly phone conversation.
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Senior will need to be able to answer the phone on that scheduled day/time. Conversations are typically around 30 minutes.
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Senior benefit from our program when they agree to and can understand that they will be having weekly phone conversations with their matched volunteer.
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HIPAA compliant. All calls documented. All volunteers screened, trained, and supervised.
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Phone program only. Volunteers do not connect with seniors via email, Zoom, Facetime, social media, or in person.
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All responses to this form are confidential. We NEVER share this information outside of our organization.
AFTER YOU SIGN UP:
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Within a few days of signup, the senior will receive a call from Alice. She'll get to know them, answer any questions they may have, and let them know when to expect the first call from their phone buddy.
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Please tell the senior that Alice will be calling from 814-765-2696. Please be sure the senior's phone is on, the volume is turned up, and the voicemail (if any) is available.
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You'll also receive an email from apollock@matureresources.life confirming that we've reached your senior. Please note her address so it doesn't go to your spam folder
VOLUNTEER TO ENRICH A SENIOR'S LIFE — AND YOURS!
Help isolated older adults in Clearfield County by joining our supportive team of volunteers in one of these roles below.
1) Phone Buddy
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No prior experience required. Age 18+
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60-90 minutes per week. In office or Remote
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Minimum 6 month commitment.
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You'll be matched with 2 seniors, each of whom you'll call every week at a scheduled day/time either from home or in one of our offices.
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Each phone conversation is about 30 minutes.
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These conversations typically take place on weekdays between 9am-4pm.
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You'll be trained and mentored by an experienced volunteer.
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You'll need access to a computer and familiarity with Google Sheets.
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This volunteer work can be challenging at times. Our senior clients are isolated due to many factors. These may include struggles with physical and/or mental health; lack of technology; lower income; cognitive and memory challenges; isolation from friends or family; normal aging. Yet this work is also deeply rewarding. You will be creating a vital human connection with your buddies, helping them know every week that they have not been forgotten.