Times Weekly, News
Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers in Kankakee, Will, and Grundy Counties, to call older adults who are isolated, reside alone, could benefit from encouragement, or need reminders throughout the day. The Telephone Reassurance Program provides friendly telephone calls to seniors (60+) to help reduce feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The program has been shown to increase feelings of security, promote socialization, and offer the peace of mind that connection with someone familiar can bring.
In addition to having a friendly conversation, trained volunteers may remind seniors to take medications, eat at a home-delivered meal, or provide linkage to additional helpful services within the community.
Volunteering for the Telephone Reassurance Program offers flexibility to fit your schedule. You can volunteer from the comfort of your own home. We ask volunteers to serve 3-6 hours a week. As a volunteer, you will receive pre-service orientation and training. All volunteers must pass federal and state background checks.
Telephone Reassurance Program is also seeking any adults who are 60+ who would be interested receiving friendly phone calls to reduce feelings of loneliness, increase socialization and foster social connections.
To learn more about this social and rewarding opportunity, please contact Crystal Del Rio at 815-221-6020 / cdelrio@cc-doj.org Ed Howe at 815-523-9923 / ehowe@cc-doj.org
