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The Friendly Visitor/In-Home Respite Program provides respite support for caregiving families to maintain and improve their quality of life. Volunteers offer caregivers an opportunity to take a break (respite) from their caregiving duties and serve as friendly visiting companions to older adults. Position Responsibilities Provide and participate in safety supervision and social enrichment activities with the care receiver. All activities are non-medical. Volunteers do not provide personal care (assistance with activities of daily living), transportation, or housekeeping; activities may include: Companionship and safety supervision. Short-distance walks or other non-medical exercises. Arts and crafts. Reading, or watching TV and movies together. Playing board games or card games. Qualifications Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be interested in creating meaningful relationships with seniors. What type of volunteers join this program? The Friendly Visitor Program welcomes volunteers of all walks of life, including but not limited to retirees, college students, current ACC volunteers, new residents of Sacramento, family caregivers, and more!