Ron Walker Caring Caller

This program was developed in collaboration with the New York City Police Department in precincts where the members reside so that they can receive a daily telephone call daily in order to maintain contact with their larger community.

 

Sometimes, particularly as people get older, they lose contact with the people whose company they enjoy so much. Making friends to fill the gaps can be difficult and many people start to feel lonely and cut off from the world. Fortunately, it does not have to be that way.
The Ron Walker Caring Caller program provides the elderly who are alone or without friends and family with a free daily long-term telephone friendship. If you are able to give ten minutes of your time every day, you can make a difference in someone's life and become a Caring Caller.

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Key requirements are:

  • Strong communication skills
  • A compassionate and caring nature
  • An appreciation of different cultures

Once trained as a Caring Caller you are matched with someone who has similar interests and who you are comfortable talking to each day.

A Service to Your Community
If you have what it takes to become a Caring Caller phone us (718) 246-2775

Ron Walker Caring Caller is a free long-term friendship service that offers those who are housebound, or live on their own, the opportunity to stay in daily contact by phone with someone who cares about them.
It is not a help line. It is friendship by phone that both you and your Caring Caller enjoy.
Ron Walker Caring Caller is also a wise precaution, just in case there is an emergency. If your GRIOT Caring Caller calls you and cannot get an answer, we will send someone to your home to make sure all is well. This can be particularly important if your neighbours, friends or family are away or cannot be nearby every day of the week.
If you relate easily to people, have some spare time and would like to really make a difference in someone's life, then please contact us today. Even if you are able to give 10 minutes of your spare time a day, you can form a long-term friendship with someone over the phone.
If you, a family member or friend is someone who would benefit from regular telephone contact, contact us for a free, no-obligation information pack with everything you need to know.

The Ron Walker Caring Caller may not yet be available in all areas of New York City