CLOSED
GiftsofGab.org
A volunteer call-based companion coordination that connects social work students with older adults in need of social interaction to combat the negative effects loneliness can have on long term health.
This program has now closed
Summer Program
Reading Aloud Together
LET'S TALK!
Meet Some of our Student Companions
FEELING LONELY?
Are you starting to feel the effects of social isolation and would like a friendly, supportive voice? We are here for you, contact us today to speak with a companion coordinator.
VOLUNTEER
Would you like to be a Student Companion? We would love to hear from you. Email us anytime and let us know why you think you can offer the Gifts of Gab.
Emily,
Stony Brook MSW
Meet Student Companion Emily. Emily loves traveling, food, walking on the beach and playing card games with her family. She is currently a first-year MSW student projected to graduate next May
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Karen,
Stony Brook MSW
Meet Student Companion Karen! She loves being outdoors, Traveling, food, family, football, Chocolate and playing with her dog. She is a first-year student in the MSW program and looking forward to graduating next May!
Paulette,
Stony Brook MSW
Meet Student Companion Paulette! She loves being outdoors, listening to crime podcasts, traveling, and playing with her dog. She is a second-year student in the MSW program and looking forward to graduating in May!
Ashton,
Stony Brook MSW
Meet Student Companion Ashton! He loves talking about art, music, history, culture, astrology, games, travel, and animals. He is currently a second-year student in the MSW program projected to graduate this May!