1:1 Friendly Companionship / Team Support for Isolated Seniors and Caregivers (Renton / Issaquah / Mercer Island / Greater King County)
About
Are you passionate about supporting an isolated senior in your local community, and/or relieving burnout and stress experienced by unpaid family caregivers?
- Join Care Teams to collaborate with a group of volunteers to offer social, emotional, and practical support for an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran.
- Join ElderFriends to offer one-on-one friendly companionship for an isolated older adult experiencing loneliness.
Bring your interests and talents to an engaging volunteer role. Whether it's an interest in crafts, reading, or movies, a gift of gab, or empathetic ear, all are welcome!
Times are flexible and self-scheduled for regular monthly visits for a 3 month trial period, and total commitment of 1 year.
No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Age Limit
18 and up
Social
Requirements
Background check, Training, Other
Requirement Details
Additional details provided after sign up.
Tags
Experiential Learning - Bothell
Causes
Skills