What is the Friendly Visiting Program?

Over time, individuals may begin to isolate themselves and become socially withdrawn as they find it more difficult to stay connected to friends, the community or to leave the safety and comfort of their homes. 

Volunteers are matched with a socially isolated older adult, or an adult with a physical disability for social and recreational in-person or phone visits for 1-2 hours per week. Activities can include conversing in and around the home, crafts, board and card games, outings, and more.  

The Friendly Visiting Program welcomes volunteers who speak English and/or other languages. Individuals who speak Portuguese are currently needed. 

Videos below showcase volunteer-client experiences and testimony. 


By volunteering for the program, you can bring joy to an older adult in just a few hours a week.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Support isolated community members by providing companionship and building meaningful relationships

  • Help build a more resilient and caring community

  • Participate in professional development training

  • Gain interpersonal skills that enhance personal growth

  • Obtain a reference letter for your service

Volunteers must:Volunteers do not provide the following:

  • Be a minimum age of 18 

  • Meet screening requirements 

  • Able to commit to at least 8 months of visits  

  • Able to commit 1-2 hours per week  

  • Complete visit journals  

  • Personal and medical care 

  • Housekeeping 

  • Meal preparation 

  • Grocery shopping 

  • Provide personal, financial or medical advice  

  • Handling of client’s finances, cash or cards 

  • Cover client’s expenses in the home or during outings  

Join us!

Fill out the online application form here!