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Friendly Visitor Program

The Pepin County Friendly Visitor Program is available to seniors who may be living by themselves, disabled, or just wish to have some companionship, or assistance to continue to live independently.  Must be a resident of Pepin County.

Through this program seniors and volunteers are matched based upon similar interests, hobbies, and demographics.

Possible activities for seniors and volunteers to engage in are:

-Medication reminders

-Playing games/cards

-Writing letters

-Picking up mail

-Making meals

-Setting hair

-Painting nails

-Paying bills

-Visiting

-Daily phone calls

Friendly Visitor Seniors are seniors who may be living by themselves, disabled, or just wish to have a friend who visits them on a regular basis. This program is FREE to all citizens of Pepin County.

Senior’s Responsibilities:

-Complete an application form

-Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator

-Meet their potential friend and decide if the match will be successful

-Contact the Volunteer Coordinator with any problems or concerns

Friendly Visitor Volunteer contacts their senior friend on a regular basis.  This contact can be in the form of a visit to their home, a telephone call, or a combination of both.  The type of contact and the frequencies are determined on an individual basis.  Friendly Visitors do not need to spend money on activities or presents.  The purpose of the program is to provide seniors with regular companionship.

Volunteer’s Responsibilities:

-Have reliable transportation

-Complete an application form

-Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator

-Meet the person they are to be matched with and then decide if the match will be successful

-Fill out monthly reports on visits

-Contact the Volunteer Coordinator with any problems or concerns

If you would like more information contact us at 672-8936.