WHAT IS HIPI?
Program that matches older and younger adults for regular (virtual) contact, support & companionship on a 1-on-1 basis.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
APPLICATIONS & QUESTINARE
- Both parties fill out a questionnaire
- Provide individual background and interests
INTERVIEW
- H2O conducts interview with younger adult/volunteer
- Conduct interview with elderly (or family, caretaker)
MATCHING
- H2O creates best match based on information provided
- Contact young & old for a follow-up meeting to discuss match
TRIAL PERIOD
- Companionship begins and young & old engage via phone calls, video chat, etc.
- H2O will follow-up to ensure both parties are satisfied
ONGOING COMPANIONSHIP
- Companionship continues on regular basis as agreed upon by both parties
- Ongoing feedback to be provided by both parties, via session reports and surveys
