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Love the elderly? Keep a senior company, show them you care!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services
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By playing cards or listening to their life stories, you can make a tremendous difference in a senior's life. You'll build lasting relationships and ease their loneliness.
The Caring Companion program provides respite for two hours a week and serves older adults age 60 and older. Volunteers provide friendship to care receivers and emotional support, safety and reassurance, activities and companionship, respite for caregivers, and encouragement to use local resources.
Volunteers DO NOT provide personal care, lifting, or transferring, direct medical assistance or advice, housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation or case management. There is a waiting list for clients in Loveland, Berthoud, and Fort Collins please respond to this posting if you are interested.
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About Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services
Location:
405 Canyon Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, US
Mission Statement
Volunteers of America Colorado Branch seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the community.
Description
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Volunteers of America provides volunteer opportunities for individuals 55 years and older to use their skills, insight and lifetime experiences to assist residents and non-profit agencies in the county. RSVP also offers a variety of programs which provide services and enhance the quality of life for seniors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
405 Canyon Ave.Fort Collins, CO 80521
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours a week
- Compassion, Active Listening Skills