Calls that matter

Do you want to become a trained volunteer and connect with those most in need?

Make an impact

One in three older people face social isolation and loneliness. With your help, we can make meaningful changes in another person's life—all from the comfort of your home.

Flexible care

Finding time to volunteer can be hard. Dossy makes it easier than ever to give back on a schedule that works best for you.

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Flexible to suit your schedule
Laugh, Learn + Share
Connectivity Reporting
Safe, Private & Secure
Training & Support

So are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life?

As a volunteer with Dossy, you'll have the opportunity to connect with people in need, offering companionship, support, and a listening ear. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to volunteering, we provide the training and support you need to make an impact from the comfort of your own home.

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Dossy Training

To maintain a high quality of care and support for our users, we require all volunteers to learn about Dossy’s mission and values, and complete a short training course.

In under 60 minutes, you can be making a real difference to those who need connection the most.

Module 1

Learn about Dossy’s origins, our Mission & Values and more about the problem we are trying to solve.

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Module 2

Discover the role of a Dossy volunteer: offering companionship and understanding social isolation and loneliness.

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Module 3

Learn key tips for meaningful conversations: active listening, positive body language, and topic selection.

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Module 4

Grasp respecting diversity and professional boundaries in diverse interactions.

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Module 5

Learn managing conflicts of interest, user privacy, duty of care, and escalations.

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Module 6

Next Steps to get you started making an impact! Connecting hearts, wherever they are.

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Volunteer Testimonials

Bridget, aged 64

Dossy Volunteer
“I look at it as the casual conversations that we don't have anymore. The conversations you might say used to take place over the fence with neighbours. I liken it to that sort of thing. It's just casual chit chat.”
Quiana, Aged 45

Dossy Volunteer
“The app is quite easy to navigate, to change your status of availability. So in general, I think it's a fairly easy application to use for both the elderly and the volunteers, which just encourages people to use it..”
Danielle, Aged 60

Dossy Volunteer
“I just imagine it, I'm having a cup of tea with them or I've met them at a cafe. In my mind, I find it just as good as having a face-to-face. It's good. It's like a virtual cafe.”