Telephone Buddy
&
Facility Visitation
Telephone Buddy
Our telephone buddy service for seniors pairs trained volunteers with elderly individuals, facilitating regular phone calls to provide companionship and alleviate social isolation among Japanese seniors.
Facility Visitation
Our facility visitation service involves arranging regular visits from trained volunteers to various facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted living centers, to provide companionship and support to residents, particularly those who may be experiencing social isolation or limited interaction.
Eligibility
• 65 years of age and older
• Immigrants from Japan or Japanese Canadians
• Native language: Japanese, English
• Those who live alone at home or are isolated due to the language barriers in a facility
• Those who do not have family living nearby and are in need of emotional support
Starting Out
• The staff conducts an assessment over the phone with the senior’s family to gather information on the current situation.
• When the service is deemed necessary, we start matching a volunteer. At the same time, we explain to seniors and their families the rules of program participation.
• Once the volunteer has been selected, we arrange a four-person meeting to be held with service staff, the volunteer, the senior, and their family. At that time, we will discuss and decide on the first date and frequency of the visit, and schedule afterward.
