What Is A Friendly Phone Call: Engage in conversation and provide positive feedback for older adults in order to decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation and increase overall good health & well-being. Contact 3 seniors to establish at least 3 mutually-agreed-upon days and windows of time to have the phone
What Are Appropriate Conversation:
- Sharing common interest
- Talking about the weather
- Discussing previous life experiences
Volunteering Requirements:
- Must attend a Friendly Phone Calls Orientation
- Must follow DuPage Senior Citizens Council Volunteer policies and procedures
- Must complete and pass a background check
https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/friendly-phone-call-volunteers/
