Build a Compassionate Community — and Strengthen Your Quality of Care
Partner with the National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV) to create authentic, one-to-one relationships that enhance satisfaction, reduce loneliness, and support your care team.
Why Volunteer Engagement Is a Leadership Strategy
Loneliness undermines well-being
Isolation in long-term care is linked with poorer mood, lower satisfaction, and higher distress. Increasing meaningful visits is a direct, human solution.
Connection boosts experience
Regular, trusted visitors improve the daily experience for the people you serve and families — strengthening perception and community reputation.
Smart use of resources
Structured volunteers contribute valuable time at no payroll cost and free staff to focus on care priorities — a win for quality and efficiency.
What NALTCV Provides Your Organization
- Companion Volunteer Framework: A proven model that integrates with existing routines and supports person-centered care.
- Volunteer Training & Preparation: Online, self-paced learning reduces your onboarding time and ensures readiness.
- Manager Toolkits: Practical resources for Activities/Life Enrichment professionals to recruit, schedule, and support volunteers.
- Program Guidance: Set-up checklists, simple policies, recognition ideas, and troubleshooting support.
- Evaluation Support: Suggested indicators to track impact on experience, satisfaction, and engagement.
Outcomes Leaders Can Expect
- Better daily experience for the people living in your community and their families.
- Staff relief & morale: Volunteers handle friendly visits so staff can focus on clinical priorities.
- Stronger reputation: Authentic connection stories improve word-of-mouth and reviews.
- Community ties: Sustainable relationships with local partners, schools, and faith groups.
The ROI of Authentic Connection
| Outcome | Organizational Benefit |
|---|---|
| Resident Well-Being | Fewer distress signals and improved satisfaction; more meaningful days. |
| Staff Experience | Reduced burnout through targeted support; volunteers complement—not replace—paid staff. |
| Family Trust & Reputation | Positive stories and engagement improve reviews, referrals, and community perception. |
| Cost Efficiency | Significant donated hours at no payroll cost; aligns with the Independent Sector’s estimated value of volunteer time . |
Bottom line: When you invest in authentic relationships, you elevate quality, support your team, and strengthen your community’s standing.
How Partnership Works
1) Connect
We align on your goals, current workflow, and priorities.
2) Prepare
NALTCV equips volunteers and managers with training and toolkits; you designate a point of contact.
3) Sustain
We provide ongoing ideas for recognition, recruitment, and simple impact tracking.
What Leaders Are Saying
“Volunteers have become part of our care team. The culture shift toward connection has been profound.”
“Our volunteer program went from a few occasional visitors to a reliable schedule of companions. Residents light up when they see familiar faces.”
Research & References
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality of Care (2022).
- Independent Sector. Estimated Value of Volunteer Time (national and state benchmarks).
- U.S. Surgeon General. Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection .
- Selected scholarly literature on social connection and well-being in later life (available upon request).
NALTCV also provides a brief outcomes tracker you can adapt to your community’s priorities.
Ready to See the Impact of Connection?
Let’s tailor a simple, sustainable companion volunteer program that supports your goals and your team.