Age Well/ Live Well Friendly Visitor Program

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Description

Age Well/Live Well Volunteers: Match one-to-one with an older adult in Washington, DC to combat social isolation. Help with grocery shopping, assist with simple hands-on tasks, and/or make social visits.

Volunteers are trained and supported by an Iona social worker. (approximately one hour per visit, one to three visits monthly, during day-time hours on weekdays or weekends). One year commitment required. Help with transportation is required.

Oppritunities Include:

  • Grocery Shoppers (shopping on behalf of an older adult) 
  • Friendly Visitors (socializing)
  • Hands-on Helpers (aiding with paperwork, helping to organize items for donation, assisting with sorting mail, etc.)
  • Medical Escorts (no driving) 
  • Hobbies and Interests

Details

Get Connected Icon 21 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors

Location

Get Connected Icon 4125 Albemarle St NW
Washington, DC, DC  20016