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One-on-one companions can bring great joy to elderly residents who do not have family or friends in the area. Visits might involve playing cards such as cribbage or Skipbo, taking a walk together, sharing travel photos, reading and discussing current events, writing or typing letters, or just chatting about everyday happenings. As is so often true, volunteers will likely gain more than they give by becoming a companion and friend to a resident. Two lives will be broadened and enriched.

Volunteers can schedule visits to residents during the day or evening on week days or on weekends. Visits can be as frequent as desired, with reliability and routine being key issues. A minimum of a two month commitment is requested.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Seventy-Five State Street

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X X

Afternoons Mornings

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Families

Contact Person:
Janice Drinan, (phone), (email)

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Address:

75 State Street Portland, ME 04101 (See a map)

Directions:

In Portland, proceed along Congress Street to Longfellow Square. Take State Street toward the waterfront. See Seventy-Five State Street on the left just past Mercy Hospital.   Nearest Bus Stop: 100 State Street, two minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portlandmaine.worldweb.com/Transportation/PublicTransit

Web Site: http://www.75state.org

Miscellaneous Information

Average number of hours per volunteer that are required weekly to do this task.
	1 - 2
We need the following number of people to fill this position.
	10

Miscellaneous Information

Can this be done off site via computer (Virtual Volunteering)?
	No
May this opportunity be done by a court mandated volunteer?
	No
Volunteers with special needs may apply for this opportunity
	unable to accomodate
This is appropriate for a young volunteer
	Ages 15 - 18
May a family with young children do this?
	Yes
Is this a group opportunity for a National or Local Service Day?
	This is NOT a service day opportunity