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15 people are interested
Friendly Visitors Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family & Child Service
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15 people are interested
Jewish Family and Child Service’s Friendly Visitor program matches community volunteers with isolated individuals who seek companionship. Volunteers visit weekly at the client’s home, where they visit, play games, or work on projects together. They also may go out and do activities such as shopping or dining, with each person paying their own way. We currently have three clients looking for a friendly visitor to spend a few hours with them each week!
- An elderly man who recently moved into an assisted living facility would like someone to visit with once a week or every other week.
- An elderly client has recently stopped driving and needs help shopping and getting to appointments. She would also like to socialize and spend some time out of the house.
- An older adult with a significant visual impairment would like someone to socialize with once a week and sometimes accompany him to services at Shaarie Torah synagogue.
Caring and meaningful relationships reduce the risk of depression and enhance quality of life-make a difference in as little as an hour a week!
More opportunities with Jewish Family & Child Service
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jewish Family & Child Service
Location:
1221 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 301, Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
Guided by the wisdom and values of our tradition, Jewish Family & Child Service provides social services that improve the lives of children, adults and families in the Jewish and general communities.
Description
Jewish Family & Child Service is a private non-profit social service organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families within a context of Jewish values.
JFCS offers a wide range of human services including individual, couple, family, and group counseling, services for seniors and people with disabilities, emergency assistance and referrals during time of crisis, and other specialized assistance for Holocaust survivors. All our services are offered without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1221 SW YamhillSuite 301Portland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour a week