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GIVE A SMILE TO A SENIOR AND/OR VETERAN AND GET ONE IN RETURN!!
ORGANIZATION: Agency on Aging of South Central CT's RSVP Program
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8 people are interested
Before Donna began visiting Cindy each week, there were long stretches of periods when Cindy had no one to talk to. Now the two share stories, plan on attending the local Health Fairs together and both have someone and something to look forward to each week. Even when the weather made it difficult, the two kept in touch via weekly phone calls. How nice it was for both of them to have someone who cared and worried about their well-being.
This all started when the Resource Specialist at the place where Cindy lived worried that something might happen to Cindy one day and no one would know. So she referred her to our program and the magic began.
Many seniors and Veterans are lonely and could use someone to talk to, someone who checks to make sure they are okay and someone who gives them something to look forward to...........could you be that person? Could you spare a few hours a month to make the difference in someone else's life?
The Agency on Aging of South Central CT’s volunteer program offers individuals 55 and older flexible opportunities to provide support to community seniors and/or Veterans who have a limited social circle.
Volunteers are trained and receive supplemental insurance which complements their own medical and auto insurance. Ongoing program support is provided as well as educational training opportunities. Must have or be able to arrange their own transportation.
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About Agency on Aging of South Central CT's RSVP Program
Location:
117 Washington Ave, Suite 17, North Haven, CT 06573, US
Mission Statement
The Agency on Aging of South Central CT’s mission is to "Empower Adults to remain as independent and engaged as possible within their communities through advocacy, information, and services." The Agency’s Volunteer Program offers individuals service activity opportunities throughout the Greater New Haven area and its mission is to "Recruit Volunteers who are interested in applying their skills, offering socialization, assisting with fraud protection and/or accompanying individuals to non-emergency doctor appointments." If you are looking for a way to make a difference in the life of another or your community, consider reaching out to the AOASCC volunteer program.
Description
The Agency on Aging’s Volunteer program places volunteers in a variety of different service activity situations. Some focus on providing individualized support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, family caregivers and Veterans within the community referred to the organization for assistance in maintaining their independence. Other opportunities are available to offer support to local non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities in the greater New Haven area.
Founded in 1971, AOASCC's AmeriCorps Volunteer program is one of the largest and oldest volunteering efforts in the nation. One of twelve programs in CT, the program provides support services to a 14-town region, but our volunteers can come from anywhere.
If you want to use your talents, life experiences and skills to help others, the Agency on Aging’s Volunteer program is for you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
RSVP supports 14 townsThroughout theGreater New Haven Area.New Haven, CT 06511
DATE POSTED
May 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Healthcare
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours a week
- background checks performed on all volubteers