Youth volunteers visit with lonely seniors and lonely adults with disabilities in their home or in a retirement home. Seniors enjoy the company of young people. Youth volunteers will share a variety of activities with the person they are matched with. Some activities may include engaging the client in conversation, reading to someone with sight impairment, writing letters, taking them for a walk on foot or in a wheelchair, playing cards or board games, doing a craft, puzzles, occasionally attending a retirement home special event with their “friend.” A Youth Volunteer Achievement Certificate is awarded after volunteers attend 2 (2 ½ hr training sessions) and complete 20 hours of volunteer visiting. Registration for volunteers is through the Student Services Department at High Schools or by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator at VON Oxford.

Call 539-1231 ext. 241or E-mail Sheila