Visit with 61-yr-old in his NE nursing home
ORGANIZATION: Family Eldercare
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Visit with MP at his Northeast side nursing home. MP just lost his long-time volunteer and wants to continue being visited once or twice a month for some companionship and advocacy.
MP enjoys country music, football and fishing. Male or female volunteer would be okay.
MP has Down’s Syndrome and is extremely friendly and trusting.
Please consider sharing your time and kindness with MP.
Orientation and Training provided. Schedule is flexible. MP lives in the 78723 zip code area in NE Austin. Background check required.
NEXT TRAINING OFFERED SEP 30 9am-noon. Trainings are monthly.
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About Family Eldercare
Location:
1700 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754, US
Mission Statement
Family Eldercare believes that older adults and people with disabilities are a vital part of creating a more livable, inclusive Central Texas for everyone. We thoughtfully partner with families and individuals to create stability, dignity, and success.
Description
Family Eldercare is a nonprofit agency that has been providing services to older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in the Austin, Texas area since 1982. Programs and services include: housing and stability, in-home counseling, guardianship, virtual activities for isolated older adults, service coordination, and our annual summer fan drive.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
78723Austin, TX 78723
DATE POSTED
September 8, 2017
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 visits per month.
- patience, empathy, compassion, reliability, promptness