Friendly Visitors is a volunteer initiative providing support services to homebound elders that facilitates safety and independence in their own homes.
Friendly Visitors volunteers offer companionship, read mail or write letters, pay bills, do errands, make a daily (Ring-A-Day) telephone call for medicine reminder or provide other helpful services.Volunteers are trained and matched to activities that best suit their interests.
Elders who receive support from Friendly Visitors receive an initial in-home assessment by a licensed social worker to determine level of need and match the client with the appropriate service and volunteer. Clients are assessed annually and referrals are made to other community services as needed.
Friendly Visitors serves and has volunteers of all faiths. Services are provided free, but contributions are appreciated.
Service Area: Atchison, Leavenworth and Shawnee Counties
