Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly. Below are many types of positions for which you can volunteer, with links to their individual position descriptions. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carolyn Swenson, Director of Volunteer Services, at cswenson@littlebrothersmn.org or 612.746.0753.

Visiting Volunteers
Visiting volunteers help relieve isolation and loneliness of an older person and reconnect them to people and resources in their community by providing friendly visits and social contact on a monthly basis. Read full description here.

Friendship and Flowers Volunteers
Friendship and flowers volunteers promote friendship and wellness by making monthly social visits to home-bound older adults, bringing flowers, treats, and friendly conversation. Other engagement may include phone, written, or other meaningful contact. Read full description here.

Peer Counselor Volunteers
Peer counselor volunteers are at least 55 years old and provide support for older adults with mild to moderate depression, issues with grief/loss, or adjustment difficulties. Each peer counselor receives significant training and supports 2 or 3 clients during their one-year commitment. Read full description here. Training begins May 14, 2009, so contact Carolyn now for more details at cswenson@littlebrothersmn.org.

Professional Counselor Volunteers
Professional counselor volunteers provide home-based mental health counseling to older adults experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. Home-based supportive counseling is given to clients on a weekly or biweekly basis for up to one year. Read full description here.

Volunteer Drivers
Drivers escort older adults to LBFE activities located at the LBFE offices or at other locations around the Twin Cities.

Holiday Meal Volunteers
These volunteers help with the various aspects of the large LBFE-hosted holiday meals on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Some volunteers drive clients to and from the event, and spend time with them at the event. Some volunteers help with facility and food preparation at the event sites. Some volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound older adults who aren't able to be at the events. Read full description here.

Office Volunteers
Assist LBFE staff with light office duties and small projects. LBFE also appreciates volunteers with special skills who can contribute in unique ways.

Phone Companions
A phone companion places calls to an older person to help alleviate loneliness, and help that person feel connected and part of the broader community.
Read full description here.

Pen Friends
A pen friend writes letters and greeting cards to help alleviate loneliness, and help those we serve feel connected and part of the broader community. Read full description here.

Head Chefs
The head chef volunteer orchestrates, plans, and cooks home-style meals for LBFE monthly and birthday luncheons. Read full description here.