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7 people are interested
Make a Difference in the Life of a Senior in W. Contra Costa County
ORGANIZATION: Elders Learning Community
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7 people are interested
The Elders Learning Community is an art and education program for underserved, often homebound seniors in West Contra Costa County (Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito & El Sobrante). Our amazing volunteers become Learning Partners who support our senior participants one-on-one in areas of mutual interest such as art, writing, music, literature, history, science, computers, - the ideas are endless. Our philosophy is that growth, learning, and creativity never ends! As a Volunteer Learning Partner, you visit and collaborate with senior participants weekly for about an hour. Meetings typically occur in the senior's home. There may also be opportunities to facilitate small groups in literature, art, crafts, and more! Requirements: Volunteers should enjoy working with older adults and be interested in supporting Seniors in learning and creative projects. Orientation and ongoing support are provided. A six month commitment is requested, and Learning Partners must be at least 21 years old. We are unable to accept those working off community service hours.
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About Elders Learning Community
Location:
3701 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94705, US
Mission Statement
The Elders Learning Community is a free arts and education program for underserved seniors in West Contra Costa County. Our mission is to promote lifelong learning and creative growth. We match community volunteers with seniors and together, they work on creative learning projects such as art, music, reading, computers, and more!
Description
The Elders Learning Community (ELC) is creating a new model for aging - one that promotes self-discovery and empowerment. We are an arts, education, and self-discovery program for low-income, socially isolated seniors in West Contra Costa County. Our philosophy is that learning and creativity lead to increased independence and help prevent the depression, dementia, and social isolation associated with aging.
The ELC was founded in 2005 by local community and human rights advocate Amy Rock to address the effects of disengagement impacting the lives of so many West County Seniors. Our program connects amazing trained volunteers from the community with senior participants. Together, they develop learning projects - art, music, science, computers, history, memoir writing, reading, the ideas are endless! We also hold monthly groups. Senior participants, ELC staff, and our dedicated volunteers are what make up our "community of learners."
We currently serve seniors over age 60 who are low-income, frail, or homebound in West Contra Costa County. They are often the elders who can't make it to the average senior center due to financial or health barriers. We use a humanistic model for learning that is based on participants' unique interests and capabilities.
The Elders Learning Community also provides light case management in the areas of transportation, food assistance, and medical referrals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3701 Barrett AvenueRichmond, CA 94805
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Approx. 1x a week for a a minimum of 6 months