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A few hours a month will keep a disabled woman in her home.
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12 people are interested
Rose is a middle aged woman in a one bedroom apartment.. She has MS and has shaky hands, which makes doing dishes and other simple household chores difficult. A few hours a month of your time would make the difference between her continued independence and needing assisted living.
VCS is a program of Catholic Community Services. VCS provides volunteers who help with the living independence of low-income elders and people living with disabilities. Volunteers are matched to someone based on their interest and volunteering is done on YOUR schedule, in YOUR neighborhood! Just help once to four times a month doing housework, shopping, transportation, yard work, minor home repair, and companionship and make a huge difference in someone's life. Mileage reimbursed, orientation provided, and background check required. Location shown is approximate; client location given after orientation.
Click "I want to Help" to take the first step in improving your community. A registration packet will be emailed to you. Once you've filled it out, send it to Adria at Adriab@ccsww.org or call 425-679-0342 with any questons.
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About Volunteer Services
Location:
Catholic Community Services, 100 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, US
Mission Statement
"See how they love one another." Our mission is to help elders and adults with disabilities remain independent in their own home by providing chore assistance and transportation from volunteers at no cost to the individual.
Description
Volunteer Services is a program of Catholic Community Services. We are a Washington state-wide program, started as a safety net for older adults and adults with disabilities who do not qualify for state-paid chore assistance and cannot afford to hire assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Client's HomeConfidential LocationBellevue, WA 98005
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2015
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Housekeeping
- Elder care
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1+ hour a month