Our programs.

  • Visiting Volunteer

    In-person, in-home visits twice a month for 6 months with a matched volunteer with the goal of creating a long-term friendship.

  • Monolingual Visiting Volunteer

    In-person, in-home visits twice a month for 6 months with a matched volunteer for monolingual Chinese-speaking older adults. This program marks our inaugural effort to offer the Visiting Volunteer program in Cantonese and Mandarin.

  • Stroll Buddies

    30 minute weekly walks for 3 months with a matched volunteer in your neighborhood.

  • Creativity Connects

    A 3 month long intergenerational program where you will work on a creative project with a pair of younger partners.

  • Saturday In-Home Visits

    In-person, in-home visits with a new and different volunteer on a Saturday morning. These visits take place almost every month. During the holiday season, these will take place on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

  • Tech Allies

    Weekly in-person visits with a matched volunteer who will guide you through our curriculum and teach you how to use an iPad independently over the course of 3 months.

  • Muttville Cuddle Club

    Spend some time with the dogs at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue on the fourth Friday of every month.

  • Weekly Calls

    Phone calls twice a week with a matched volunteer who will provide friendly conversation and support.

  • Social Gatherings

    Occasional opportunities to socialize with other older adults and volunteers, often during the summer months and holiday season.

  • RIDE Program

    Two round-trip Uber rides per month scheduled by an LBFE staff member. Must give 24 hours notice; available Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. We DO NOT offer transportation services. This program is exclusively available to those older adults who are already participating in at least one social program.

  • Medical Escort

    Request for a volunteer to accompany you to and from a medical appointment that requires an escort. Must give 2 weeks notice; not guaranteed. We DO NOT offer transportation services. This program is exclusively available to those older adults who are already participating in at least one social program.