Senior Visitors
The Senior Visitors Program promotes independence and health for older adults — allowing them to live at home longer while staying connected to their community. The program provides social connections by matching lonely and isolated senior citizens with trained volunteers who provide weekly, home-based visits, phone calls, or other means of telecommunication.
There is no cost to the client since this program is part of our community service mission.
Our clients, usually 60+ years old, are individuals in a situation that keeps them from getting out of their home or staying active in the community. If you would like to refer someone to our program, please fill out our Client Referral form (download from the box below). If they are in need, we want to help.
Volunteers, 18 years or older, are asked to commit at least 6 months of time to our program. Each week, they will visit their senior client for one hour. Some volunteers simply sit and talk or find a common hobby or interest to enjoy together.
Volunteers can submit a Volunteer Application (download from the box below) to get started. Once approved, an orientation class and background check are required before being matched with a senior.
For more information about volunteering for the Senior Visitors Program, or about how to refer a senior citizen to the program, please contact the Senior Visitors Program at (540) 371-2704.
Refer a Client
To refer a loved one or yourself to the Senior Visitors program, please print and complete the Client Referral Form.
Apply to Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for the Senior Visitors Program, please download the Volunteer Application.
Senior Visitors Training Manual
The latest version of the Senior Visitors program training manual can be found here.
To deliver one of the forms above, please use the contact form below or you may fax, mail, or email the forms to:
Fax: 540-372-3709
Address:
Senior Visitors Program
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
150 Olde Greenwich Dr., Suite 102
Fredericksburg, VA, 22408
Attention: Hailey Jobin
Email: Haileyjobin@mhafred.org
Contact the Senior Visitor Program Coordinator
View the latest newsletter here: Buzz, Body & Bites; Buzz, Body & Bites Cont.
Related posts
What do you really know about depression?
Did you know that depression is NOT a normal part of the aging process? Depression is more than just feeling down or having a bad day. Symptoms of depression are often overlooked and untreated especially when symptoms coincide with other medical illnesses or life...
Seniors Holiday Party
On December 3rd we were pleased that so many of our seniors and volunteers could join us for our annual Holiday Party. There was plenty of food, fun games, smiles, gifts and visiting. A very special thank you to our event sponsors: At Home Care, Central Rappahannock...
Senior Training Event
Training Events for March March Volunteer Orientation and Training dates: March 14, Saturday, 9-1:30 pm March 19, Thursday, 9-1:30 pm Call us at 540-371-2704 to sign up!