Established in 1975, the DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) is volunteer-driven and a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For over 45 years, we have been caring for the seniors in DuPage County.
DSCC is also a proud member of Meals on Wheels America and the official Meals on Wheels provider for all of DuPage County. Our commitment to seniors goes beyond delivering meals. We provide other needed and important services that allow seniors in DuPage County and nearby counties to live safely and independently in their own homes, which can dramatically improve the seniors' overall well-being and health.
Organization Address
1990 Springer Dr.
Lombard, IL 60148
Name and Position of Contact Person
Candy Weirich
Phone Number
(630) 620-0804
Email Address
candy.weirich@dupageseniorcouncil.org
Website Address
https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/friendly-phone-call-volunteers/
*Please indicate you are a COD Service Learner
Days/Hours Available for Service Learners
Remote Volunteering Opportunity! Hours are flexible and will be based on your own availability.
Description of Service Learner Role
In this role, you will be matched with a senior to whom you will connect weekly for
45-60 minutes, which can be broken up into multiple calls. These will be scheduled
calls and times will need to be agreed upon by the senior. The seniors are flexible.
Your primary role is to be a caring voice and provide conversation and companionship
through a phone call. We will give you some tools and resources for communicating.
In this role, you can help diminish the feeling of social isolation and loneliness
for the senior. For you, the Service Learner, this opportunity will help develop skills
in the areas of communication, creative thinking, active listening, dependability,
empathy, positivity, and motivation.
Organization Requirements
- Participate in a one-hour Orientation/Training over Zoom
- Complete the Volunteer Form
- Complete a Background Check
- Watch a 45-minute training on Creative Communication
- Set up Call Hub (3 easy steps that facilitate telephone connection so you are not using your personal phone number)
Number of Placements Available
25
Contact Information
Career Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3373
Regular Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: csc@cod.edu
Phone: (630) 942-2230
Fax: (630) 942-4596
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