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Caring Connections is a Council on Aging program that matches a volunteer with an older adult for weekly phone calls or in-person visits. This no-cost program is an opportunity to meet someone new, discover common interests, and feel more connected to the community.
This program is open to anyone in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook or North Klamath Counties, age 60 and older who would like to talk with someone regularly. Our volunteers are located throughout the tri-county, and are trained and background checked.
Program Highlights
- Opportunity for meaningful connections with others
- Calls double as a safety check, providing peace of mind to seniors and their families
- Helps combat the negative effects of social isolation
“My Caring Connections volunteer calls me each week. He is conscientious and has never once missed calling me! I’m grateful to the Council on Aging for having this program. My Caring Connections buddy has helped a great deal in alleviating the loneliness that I feel.”
Joseph, Caring Connections client
How to Get Started
If you are a senior interested in joining our Caring Connections program or know an older adult who would be a good fit for connecting to a volunteer weekly, call us at (541) 678-5483.
Interested in Being A Caring Connections Volunteer?
As a Caring Connections volunteer, you will provide regular phone calls and/or in-person visits that serve as friendly check-ins and opportunities for a senior to socialize. These phone calls and visits are a chance to brighten someone’s day and make a new connection in your community.
Volunteer requirements:
- Must be 18 and over with a valid email address
- Call or visit your assigned match once a week
- Commit to at least six months of phone calls or visits
- Attend trainings
- Pass a background check
If you are interested in volunteering, please call us at (541) 678-5483 or sign up online.
We are committed to serving our Spanish-speaking seniors in Central Oregon. If you are interested in volunteering and are bilingual in English and Spanish, please call us at (541) 678-5483.
