Our Companion Training

Javela Friends are great conversationalists dedicated to helping seniors stay socially connected and cognitively engaged. To do their best for our online friends, our companions receive training, information, and best practices for communication in areas such as Active Listening techniques, balanced conversation structure, cultural competence, and generational awareness.

Clips from the Javela Companion Training Video appear below, as does the entire 1-hour video itself, so you can see just some of the training and information which Javela Friends companions receive before they begin building meaningful connections with our clients.

Linked below is also The Javela Guidebook, a detailed resource showing the policies, procedures, and principles which govern our Javela Friends in their role as online senior companions.

This comprehensive training ensures that our companions are equipped to responsibly provide engaging, empathetic, and culturally sensitive companionship, fostering joy and connection for everyone they meet as a Javela Friend!