A FACT: one half of all nursing home residents has less than two visitors per month.
The Dolphins of Delaware Valley is a charitable organization founded in 1978.
Each of OUR volunteers becomes a friend to one resident of a retirement community, enhancing their quality of life immeasurably.
The Dolphins of Delaware Valley is a charitable organization founded in 1978.
Each of OUR volunteers becomes a friend to one resident of a retirement community, enhancing their quality of life immeasurably.
A Dolphin is a volunteer who becomes a friend to one resident in a facility or retirement community. The special distinction of this program is its one-to-one philosophy. Each Dolphin volunteer visits only one resident, becoming a special friend to that person.
The name Dolphin is derived from the sea mammal whose cheerful personality and friendliness toward humans characterizes the spirit of our founder Virginia Thomas and her program. The Rev. Virginia C. Thomas, while doing pastoral care in nursing homes, noticed the short-lived effect that group activities had on some residents. The need for some residents to have a one-to-one friendship was apparent. When Virginia became ordained in the Episcopal Church she saw the need of this friendship for our Seniors. In 1978 she founded the Dolphins of Delaware Valley with 9 volunteers. Today there are over 80 volunteers serving in 30 retirement homes, nursing homes and assisted living centers. The Dolphin Program is a well-established 501 (c)(3) Association in the state of Pennsylvania. |  Click picture above to watch our video. You can never do a kindness too soon, because you never know how soon it will be too late! |
