Volunteer of the Month July 2026
Sarah joined our Coffee Talk (our free phone line where older adults can connect with a friendly volunteer for conversation) team earlier this spring, and we’re so glad to have […]
Volunteer of the Month June 2026
Ric Landers first connected with Friends & Co at one of our Let’s Do Coffee gatherings (a relaxed space where LGBTQ+ older adults come together to connect and build community.) […]
Video: Pat Cook talks about volunteering with Friends & Co formerly Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
Pat Cook is no stranger to volunteering. Ever since he retired, Cook has been paired with older adults through Friends & Co’s many programs that are helping bring friends together […]
Volunteer of the Month May 2026
Mary Beth exemplifies the work we strive to do every day. Her caring spirit shines through in all the ways she volunteers, whether she’s chatting with older adults as a […]
Our Volunteers and Older Adults are Building a Vibrant Community and It’s Good for Everyone
During National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026, we want to start with one simple message: Thank you. To our volunteers: Thank you for showing up. Thank you for bringing your time, […]
Volunteer of the Month April 2026
Throughout her many years of service as a Friends & Co volunteer, Katherine Schafer has gone above and beyond in every role she has taken on. From providing companionship to […]
Volunteer of the Month March 2026
Emme is someone who brings joy and fun to every space she enters. Although she has been a volunteer at Friends & Co for only a couple of months, she […]
Volunteer of the Month February 2026
Michael is the Volunteer of the Month because he consistently notices needs and steps in to meet them before anyone even asks. At our Let’s Do Lunch Café gatherings, Michael […]
Nearly 3,000 Handmade Valentine’s Cards Sent to Older Adults Across Minnesota, Each With the Same Message: You Matter
Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, candy, and cards pulled from store shelves. But across Minnesota this year, something far more meaningful arrived in mailboxes – nearly 3,000 handmade […]
Volunteer as a Coffee Talker
One short phone call can change the shape of someone’s day.Plus you are never doing it alone. As a Coffee Talk volunteer, you offer friendly conversation and steady connection to […]