Listos California, Social Bridging Project

Organization Description

The Social Bridging Project, anchored at the California Office of Emergency Services, was developed as a public health and safety campaign to counter social distancing through direct phone calls to vulnerable populations in California. In addition to disaster readiness outreach, the project is calling thousands of Californians over age 60 for wellness checks. Our callers (Bridgers) break through the pandemic’s isolation with friendly conversations and offer community resources to help older adults cope with related social, emotional and financial stressors. Remote Bridgers make calls using phone banking tools.

Program Information

Details:

  • Training and shifts are completed remotely.
  • Access to a professional support team and designed guides and directories.
  • Bridgers will need a desktop or laptop, and an internet connection. A phone is optional.

Schedules:
You are welcome to do full or partial shifts. We are flexible and will work with your schedule. Once you are trained and have access to our Slack workspace you will be able to register for your shifts.

Shifts are available at the following times:

  • Wednesdays & Thursdays:
10:00am-1:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm,4:00pm-7:00pm
  • Fridays & Saturdays:
 10:00am-1:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm,4:00pm-6:00pm
  • Sundays:
11:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
United States
General Phone 
(510) 914-0640
Website:
https://www.listoscalifornia.org/community-projects/social-bridging-project/
Student Contact 
Name
Katie Meyer
Job Title
Volunteer Manager
Phone
(619) 402-3822
Email
Katie@listoscalifornia.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Social Bridger Service Learning Ongoing Remote
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, College Students, English Language Learners, Families, Immigrants/Refugees, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Emergency Services & Public Safety
Hours of operation 

We are a remote organization. Students will have access to a "supervisor" via Slack and Zoom on Wednesdays - Sundays from 10am-7:00pm PST

Maximum students 
200