We develop friendship skills and combat loneliness by meeting as a group. We share life stories, make helpful comments and improve our self-image, confidence, and open communication skills. Group meetings encourage authentic participation, foster vulnerability and lead to generosity of community spirit.
We are looking for volunteers to form groups and facilitate discussions to help communities end the loneliness and isolation that come with aging - when friends and spouses leave us, when neighbors move away, when retirement terminates the flow of contacts, or our health restricts our movement.
The volunteer facilitators who succeed are the Illuminators - those who see the goodness in our neighbors, who shine a light on valuable human experiences and character. Facilitators open up the wealth within our hearts to reveal our shared strengths and develop stronger bonds among neighbors. It may be the most satisfying thing we ever do.
