- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Volunteer for a Crisis Hotline/talkline for Older Adults
ORGANIZATION: Institute on Aging
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
A little more about the Friendship Line, in case you don't already know: We are the only accredited crisis hotline devoted to older adults and people with disabilities in America. We receive and make approximately 10,000 calls a month. The brunt of our calls are considered "warmline" conversations (non-urgent calls), depressed older adults that just want someone to talk to and listen to them. As volunteer you would provide emotional support, reassurance, crisis intervention, well-being checks, in addition to information and referrals.
If this sounds of interest to you I encourage you to fill out our online application:
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=167780571
After we receive your application I’d like to discuss (on the phone) more what volunteering for the Friendship Line looks like. The next step would be an in person interview that one of our supervisors would schedule with you via email.
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About Institute on Aging
Location:
3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Institute on Aging is to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community.
Description
We fulfill our mission for a diverse community by developing and providing innovative programs in health, social service, creative arts, spiritual support, education, and research.
Some of our programs for seniors include:
Adult Day Health Services
Care Management
Information and Referral
Home Care and Home Delivered Meals
Psychology
Suicide Prevention
Elder Abuse Prevention
Research
Community Education
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Institute on Aging3575 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94118
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Generally 6 months, and one 4-hour shift per week