The Friendly Visitor Program brings a feeling of community to LGBTQ+ seniors where they live – in their own homes, retirement communities or assisted living facilities.  As a Friendly Visitor volunteer, you may be the only person with whom the participant can openly share their life as an LGBTQ+ person.

Lavender Seniors’ Friendly Visitor Program matches volunteers with LGBTQ+ elders who are somewhat isolated and sometimes facing health challenges.  This includes LGBTQ+ seniors who feel isolated living in hetero-focused retirement facility or with family who are not LGBTQ+ friendly. Senior LGBTQ+ adults often become isolated from family and friends as they age and face considerable challenges as compared to the general population.

• They are 2 times more likely to live alone
• They are 2 times more likely to be single
• They are 4 times less likely to have adult children
• They are much more likely to be estranged from their families