Friendly Caller

What is a Friendly Caller:
As a representative of SCAS, a Friendly Caller is a volunteer who makes regular telephone calls to older adults who live alone who may have limited contact with others and needs some social interaction. Our clients live in demographic area; Annandale, Virginia; Springfield, Virginia; Alexandria, Virginia.

Desired Traits
• Listening and communication skills. The client will feel comfortable in talking with you.
• The client will feel assured of your care and sympathy.
• Be a dependable caller. Your call is very important to the client.
• Keep your client’s conversation confidential, unless you feel there is a “must-know” situation! Our aim is to keep our clients safe. Please call the office with any concerns.

Volunteer Hours
Please send your Friendly Caller hours for each month to shepherdscenterscas@gmail.com. Include Name of Client, Date and Hours spent with client.