Resource Directory

description
Friendship, connection, and joy are all essential elements of Eskaton’ s Telephone Reassurance Program. Every day,
the program brings together older adults and volunteers
of all ages to share experiences, stories, and laughter
through friendly conversation.
Beyond building meaningful connections, program staff provide
the following services to participants:
• Daily cost-free calls, 365 days a year
• Safety and wellness checks
• Access to resources and education
• Referrals to Eskaton’s social worker
• On-call chaplain for spiritual support
• Access to support groups

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers demonstrate the heart of Eskaton as they nurture friendships and encourage well-being. ... volunteer application. Attending Eskaton’s Volunteer Orientation is required before volunteer service begins. ...

business hours
M-F 8-4:30 PST

costs
Free

description
Interfaith Community Services is part of The Neighbors Care Alliance (NCA). NCA is a network of neighborhood volunteer programs with a shared mission of helping older adults thrive safely in their homes for as long as possible. The programs serve specific geographic areas; each is independently organized. Pima Council on Aging serves as the program administrator and provides tools to build infrastructure, volunteer training, opportunities for networking and access to community resources, and mileage reimbursement. Volunteers support older adults through various services, including transportation to medical appointments and shopping, errands, meal delivery, phone calls and visits, lighthouse and yard work, and caregiver respite. Neighbors connecting to neighbors reduces the social isolation many older adults face while helping to meet everyday needs.

The NCA welcomes all interested volunteers and neighborhood programs to the network. Through participation in the Alliance, your neighborhood program will build a vast network of resources and support building a safety net for older adults.

You are serving older adults and people with disabilities in 28 zip code areas of Pima County. Please visit the ICS website to determine if your neighborhood is included.

Services offered:
Transportation
Errands
Friendly Visit
Friendly Phone Call
Caregiver Relief
Light Yard Work
Light Home Maintenance

description
Social Call aims to shape a culture that celebrates the strengths, needs, and assets of older adults in all our communities through a Friendly Visiting program. We pair older adult participants (age 60+) with volunteers (age 18+) for weekly, 30-45 minute phone or video chats. Matching is based on shared interests, personality, background, and schedules. We ask program members to commit to meeting the same individual for at least six months; however, most matches connect for over a year.

business hours
9am- 5 pm Pacific Time; Social Call program hours vary outside of this timeframe.

costs
Free

description
CCP called on elderly homebound gay seniors. We call on the phone or in their home weekly. Does not provide transportation.

service area
Tucson

business hours
M - Su 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

costs
Free

description
For eligible Veterans, the VA Volunteer Visitor Program provides quality social interaction for housebound and isolated SAVAHCS Veteran patients with in-person, in-home volunteer visitors. Also, provide a break for a Veteran's caregiver when appropriate. Program serves Veterans enrolled in SAVAHCS healthcare. SAVAHCS patients who would like a visitor should ask VA clinician submit a consult.

service area
Southern Arizona

business hours
8 AM - 4:30 PM

costs
To be eligible for this program, please submit a request through your VA Health Care team.