As the seasons change and summer approaches, our schedules tend to shift. For high school and college students, it’s a time of major transition—moving back home, starting summer jobs, or preparing for the next academic step. It is also the absolute best time to begin volunteering on our virtual visits. If you’ve been searching for a meaningful way to give back, you don’t have to wait for a new semester to begin.
Here is our countdown of the top ten reasons why you should start virtual volunteering with Conversations to Remember right now!
10. Corporate “Volunteer Time Off” May Cover Your Shift
Many companies actively encourage community service and offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO), allowing employees to volunteer during work hours without losing pay. Yes, this can even apply to summer jobs or corporate internships! It’s always worth asking your summer employer if they offer VTO—they might be thrilled to support your weekly one-hour virtual visit.
9. Total Flexibility Around Summer Commitments
Summer plans can be unpredictable, but our virtual senior visits fit right into your lifestyle. Because we match volunteers based on mutual availability, you can easily schedule a regular, one-hour weekly call that works seamlessly around your summer classes, internships, or social plans.
8. Volunteer From Anywhere (Even on Vacation!)
Going away for a family trip or spending a month at the beach? No problem. Because this is a 100% remote community service opportunity, all you need is a stable internet connection and a laptop or tablet to log on and complete your visit. You don’t have to let summer travel plans stop you from making an impact.
7. Seamless School-to-Summer Transition
Even if you’re still in classes now and you start your virtual visits, you don’t have to press pause when the school year ends. Because the program is entirely online, calls that begin now can easily continue over the summer, even if you’re packing up your dorm and moving back home. You can keep building that meaningful bond with your senior without disruption.
6. A Head Start on the Fall Semester
Conversely, if you’re already home for the summer, you can create a foundation that carries right into the next academic year. When you head back to campus in the fall, you’ll already have a comforting, rewarding routine in place, and a familiar face waiting to chat with you every week.
5. A Perfect Head Start for Rising College Freshmen
If you are graduating high school and heading to college this fall, the transition can be overwhelming. Joining a new campus and immediately looking for service clubs takes time. By starting with us over the summer, you get a massive jump on your college freshman volunteering hours. When you arrive on campus, you’ll already have a secure, fulfilling extracurricular routine established.
4. A Powerful Boost for Your Resume
Whether you are pursuing a career in business, tech, or looking for a medical school resume builder, companies and admissions panels love long-term volunteers. Showing that you committed to a regular service project demonstrates empathy, reliability, and excellent communication skills—traits that make you stand out in any competitive pool.
3. Summer Openings Mean You Can Start Immediately
Because of seasonal turnover as students graduate or change schedules, a lot of call slots have just opened up. Right now, we have seniors waiting to be matched. If you register today, you can get through our virtual training and start making a real impact almost immediately rather than waiting.
2. Beat the Summer “Connection Gap” for Seniors
While summer is a busy, social time for young adults, it can actually be a period of increased isolation for seniors in long-term care facilities. As regular student groups take breaks for vacation, the need for consistent, friendly interaction spikes. By stepping up now, you are filling a critical gap when these seniors need it most.
1. True Intergenerational Friendship
The absolute best reason to start virtual volunteering right now is the relationship you’ll build. These aren’t just wellness checks; they are genuine friendships. You’ll get to share stories about your life, hear fascinating history from theirs, and provide a bright spot of joy to someone who may otherwise feel forgotten. The bond you create this summer is something both you and your senior match will cherish for a lifetime.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Our application and comprehensive training process is entirely virtual and takes only a few hours to complete. Don’t wait for the “perfect” time—brighten a senior’s life and enrich your own by signing up today!