Every week I have a list of names of people to call. Some of these people I call weekly or monthly, and other calls I make only once every six months. Simply put, clients who recently registered as members of AIDS Action Committee receive a call after registration to make sure that the information gathered, like their address and phone number, are correct. Also, if any referrals of specific services were discussed in that initial meeting, volunteers follow-up with clients to make sure that they are receiving those services. The same is true of 6-month cycle calls.
Volunteers update information and just talk with the clients to see how they are doing.
Clients who would like more frequent contact can receive calls monthly or even weekly. These calls primarily consist of chatting about whatever each particular client wants to discuss. I have six on-going clients. Topics of conversation range from the latest movies to concerns about social security to what to do during their kids' school vacations to doting over their pets. I'm lucky in the sense that my clients are all very healthy for the most part.