Our virtual visit program matches teams 2-3 young adult college students with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and you could really brighten their days just by speaking with them.
Students on our virtual visits initially volunteer one or more hours per week, and each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. Students select the times that work for their schedule, and are matched with older adults for calls based on the times when they're available. They then have regular, weekly appointments for their visits.
We expect students to volunteer for at least 16 weeks, so that they can develop friendships with the senior they're matched with. We provide training (mandatory) to all the students in our program about the best ways to interact with the older adults on our video calls, as well as additional regular support throughout their service. Since the visits are virtual, you can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and a better use of your time, rather than commuting to their volunteering location.
This program is free for seniors and students across the country. We provide our program year-round, and start new students every week.
