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The purpose of the Friendly Visitor Program is to provide socialization to isolated, home-bound individuals living in the Amherst area. It is a free volunteer service provided by the Amherst Center for Senior Services.
A Friendly Visitor is a Volunteer Who:
- Provides visits to seniors age 55 or older in their homes
- Enriches lives through personal contact
- Checks on a participant’s well-being
- Becomes a connection to the Amherst Senior Center Social Work staff on the participant’s behalf, as needed
How To Become a Friendly Visitor
Prospective volunteers need to be 55 or over and do not need to be a member of the Center or a resident of Amherst. All prospective volunteers undergo a background check at no cost. Volunteers are then matched with a senior in the community and checks on the participant’s well-being. The volunteer also becomes a connection to the Amherst Senior Center and the Department of Social Work staff.
Contact Us
If you would like to become a volunteer, or know someone who could benefit from this program, please contact the Amherst Senior Center Social Work Department at 636-3055 ext. 3129. The Amherst Center for Senior Services is located at 370 John James Audubon Parkway, behind the Audubon Library,in Amherst, New York.
Senior Services
370 John James Audubon Pkwy
Amherst,
NY
14228
(716)
636-3050
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
636-3055 ext 3787 or ext 3100 (after hours)
Amherst Center For Senior Services
Sponsors
Class Catalog
Nutrition Lunch Program
Clubs at the Senior Center
Social Work Services
Amherst Meals On Wheels
Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation
Amherst Senior Transportation Services (ASTS)
Ralph C. Wilson Jr Adult Day Services
Amherst Center for Senior Services
Bray, Brian
Director of Senior Services
636-3050 ext.
3117
Abel, Melissa
Deputy Director
636-3050 ext.
3111
Abbarno, Mark
Maintenance
636-3050 ext.
3134
Anstett, John
Maintenance
636-3050 ext.
3134
Barillari, Troy
Maintenance
636-3050 ext.
3134
Brackenridge, Susan
Nutrition Site Coordinator
636-3050 ext.
3131
Cassiol, Matthew
Maintenance Supervisor
636-3050 ext.
3135
Cole, Joanne
Program Leader
636-3050 ext.
3107
Farrell, Patricia
Volunteers
636-3050 ext.
3110
Giarraffa, Anya
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Jacobs, Tammy
Program Coordinator - Membership
636-3050 ext.
3172
Jones, Angela
Social Worker
636-3050 ext.
3129
Kelly, Laurie
Senior Clerk Typist
636-3050 ext.
3116
Kwarta, Jodi Lee
Director of Volunteers
636-3050 ext.
3126
Lazarz, Jennifer
Program Leader
636-3050 ext.
3112
LeClair, Nancy
Administration
636-3050 ext.
3173
Meadows, Jeanette
Administration
636-3050 ext.
3121
Muck, Donna
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Overton, Sandra
Administration
636-3050 ext.
3120
Papst, Christine
Administration
636-3050 ext.
3114
Schuh, Maureen
Reception Desk
636-3050 ext.
3101
Sullivan, Jamie
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Weiss, Cynthia
Program Leader- Classes
636-3050 ext.
3109
White, Barbara
Volunteers
636-3050 ext.
3136
Yensan, Christina
Public Relations Coordinator
636-3050 ext.
3122
Zarcone, Elizabeth
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Senior Outreach (SOS)
Johnson, Alison
Clerk
636-3070 ext.
3158
Lisiecki, Karen
Project Coordinator
636-3070 ext.
3156
Macadlo, Pamela
Case Manager
636-3070 ext.
3157
Miranda, Lucille
Case Manager
636-3070 ext.
3159
Tomar, Vijaya
Case Manager
636-3065 ext.
3165
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