Social Connection Peer Support

Provide socialization and a friendly voice and/or mailed notes to seniors and neighbors living in affordable housing in the Portland area through one-on-one friendly correspondence.

Reassurance Calls

A recurring (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) phone call program aimed at building rapport and fostering connection through storytelling, active listening, and shared experiences.Through these ongoing conversations, volunteers also play a critical role in identifying and connecting their peers with CfPA programs, services, and community resources they may not be aware of, helping to increase accessibility and awareness to meet basic and vital human needs.

Letters of Care

A written correspondence initiative that delivers thoughtful, uplifting messages to brighten recipients' days and remind them they are cared for. Volunteers typically write 1-2 letters (usually in the form of greeting cards) to each senior they’re paired with per month. Responses to these letters are not mandatory, which often results in one-way communication.

Duties & Activities:

  • Attend or view a virtual training session

  • Get matched with at least one individual participant or resident to provide friendly check-in calls and/or write letters weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

  • Keep CfPA staff informed of any concerns from your paired participant(s).

Benefits:

  • Enjoy the rewarding experience of helping seniors stay connected with their community and live independently.

  • Provide important volunteer service from the comfort of your own home.

  • Become a member of the CFPA team and help achieve our mission of enriching the lives of individuals we serve.

Time Commitment:

  • The schedule for this position is flexible, depending on frequency and mode of correspondence.