Caring Calls
Caring Calls brings together older adults and volunteers for weekly phone conversations to socialize, chat, and connect. It’s easy to get started—and to make a new friend!
Program Type: Volunteer Visit Make a Friend
Age Group: Adults 60+ Adults 18+
Frequency: Weekly Recurring
Program Access: By Phone
Sign Up for Caring Calls
Are you an older adult interested in connecting with a volunteer for weekly, friendly phone calls?
Call us at 212-769-2850
Volunteer as a Caring Caller
Make an impact, and a new friend, by connecting weekly with an older adult over the phone.
About Caring Calls
A phone call can go a long way. Caring Calls pairs older adults and volunteers for weekly phone conversations filled with stories, interests, and laughter. Whether reminiscing about favorite memories or swapping book recommendations, these calls create meaningful connections. It’s a simple, fun way to stay connected—one call at a time.
Volunteers and older adults initially commit to weekly calls for eight weeks and have the option to extend their time together if both are able. Weekly calls are intended to be about 20 – 30 minutes.
Wondering what you’ll discuss? The purpose of these calls is to socialize and chat about interests, experiences, hobbies, memories, and more. It’s a great opportunity to share wisdom and friendship.
Who Can Participate?
Older adults and volunteers age 18+ from anywhere in the U.S. are welcome to join Caring Calls—all you need is a phone and an interest in making a new friend.
As I age it is not easy making new friends. Having a volunteer is like having a friend that I look forward to speaking with, and the volunteer looks forward to speaking with me. It’s a win-win situation.
Impact
93%
of Older Adults
in Caring Calls say that they have formed a meaningful friendship.
99%
Of Older Adults
report that Caring Calls has had a positive impact on their life.
98%
Of Older Adults
in Caring Calls say they benefit from learning about the volunteer’s experiences.
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