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BIKKUR HOLIM FRIENDLY VISITOR
 Bikkur Holim (visiting the sick) is the Jewish concept of comforting and connecting with those who are ill or isolated.
Our Bikkur Holim Friendly Visitor program matches Jewish volunteers with isolated older adults and ill/homebound individuals within the Jewish community. Friendly visitors fulfill a sacred role by reminding these individuals that they remain important parts of our community.
Clients are matched with volunteers in a one-on-one friendship. Volunteers meet with their match for at least one hour each week to provide companionship and a social connection. JFS program staff create client-volunteer matches based on common interests, hobbies, and location.
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Referral Process
Enrollment Eligibility
Matching Process
Friendly Visits
Other Services
Referral Process
Anyone in the community is welcome to make a referral. We are happy to accept referrals from friends, family, or other organizations. Our goal is to reach as many Jewish people in the community who need our help regardless of enrollment in other JFS or community programs.
Contact our program coordinator at (858) 637-3082 if you or someone you know would like to enroll in the program.
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Enrollment Eligibility
The Bikkur Holim Friendly Visitor Program is open to any Jewish individual in San Diego County who might feel lonely or want more companionship. Generally, the individual needs to be homebound due to illness, frailty, or disability. Individuals should be in good cognitive and emotional health, enjoy conversation, and want the companionship of a volunteer.
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Matching Process
A dedicated staff member meets with each potential program enrollee in his/her residence prior to a volunteer match. Volunteers are carefully screened to determine program appropriateness. Matches are made based on common interests, hobbies, and location.
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Friendly Visits
Volunteers typically visit one hour each week to provide their match with additional companionship and conversation. Matches converse, play games, write letters, organize scrapbooks, take walks together, celebrate holidays, and partake in many more activities, based on comfort level.
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Other Services
Bikkur Holim volunteers are purely social visitors. Volunteers do not provide caregiving, house cleaning, etc. A professional Geriatric Care Manager may be able to assist you in finding appropriate solutions for your needs.
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