Connecting seniors with caring neighbors.
Barbara’s Buddies’ mission is to reduce social isolation and enhance the well-being of older adults by creating meaningful opportunities for connection and purpose. Our goal is to recognize older adults as invaluable contributors, respected for their wisdom, experience, and continued impact. We offer many ways to contribute, participate, and volunteer. Join us!
Why we’re here.
Why we’re here.
Empowering Purposeful Lives Together
Barbara’s Buddies empowers purposeful lives by thoughtfully matching older adults with volunteers based on shared skills, passions, and life experiences, building communities where aging is defined by connection, vitality, and contribution. By challenging outdated narratives, we recognize older adults not as passive recipients, but as leaders, mentors, and active participants in community life. Every connection is mutual, with both individuals as givers, leading to reduced isolation, stronger emotional well-being, and a renewed sense of purpose and belonging.
Programs
Buddy
Matches
Instead of traditional visiting models, we “flip the script” by thoughtfully pairing people based on shared skills, interests, hobbies, and life experiences. Each match is designed to highlight the strengths and contributions of older adults, creating relationships where everyone participates, engages, and adds value.
The Experience Project
Signature Wellness Programs
Intergenerational Programs: Book and Game Clubs, Art Projects
Ways to Volunteer
Buddy match – 1:1 interest-based engagement. Become a Buddy!
Participate in the Experience Project
Join an Intergenerational Program (Book Club, Game Night or Art Project)
Volunteer your expertise as a lecturer or skilled instructor for one of the signature wellness offerings
If you are considering volunteering, becoming a part of our database for a future match, or would like to learn about other ways to get involved, please reach out to us. Barbara’s Buddies is built on connection, and every conversation helps strengthen our community.
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, supporting our programs, or simply learning more, reaching out is the first step. Barbara’s Buddies is built on connection, and every conversation helps strengthen the community we’re creating together.