Whether you join us to participate in our services for older adults, become a volunteer, a supporter, or choose to do both, you will be joining an established, trusted, accepting, compassionate, connected community, where everyone’s contributions matter and everyone is always welcome regardless of race, religion, age, orientation, gender, or beliefs.
Benefits for our older adult members:
As an older adult member, you will have access to all our programs. Whether you like to reach out yourself for a good phone chat, or you prefer the friendship of a regular caller, you have that choice. If you feel like taking the next step, we can pair you with a volunteer companion to visit with in person. Your preferences and choices are important to us, and we will do our best to ensure your opportunities for connection and community are meaningful and gratifying.
In addition, as a member of our community, you will have access to special social events, holiday celebrations, greeting cards, and our Among Friends newsletters, which are packed with personal stories, updates on our happenings, and more. Finally, you are welcome to reach out to us, anytime and let us know how you are doing. We love hearing from our members!
Questions about our services? Contact us @ 612-746-0737 or companions@friendsco.org
Join
- Each Phone Companion will call regularly for check-ins and engage in friendly conversation
- All Phone Companions successfully complete a background check
Recommend
- Please recommend elders 65+. If you have questions, call 612-746-0724
- Each Phone Companion will call regularly for check-ins and engage in friendly conversation
- All Phone Companions successfully complete a background check
- We will let you know when the person you recommend is paired
- Prior to recommending someone, make sure they want talk on the phone