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JUST A FEW HOURS OF YOUR TIME CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN THE OF A SENIOR OR VETERAN.
ORGANIZATION: Agency on Aging of South Central CT's RSVP Program
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5 people are interested
Consider what friendship means to you, and imagine that your family has moved away, you are older and unable to travel. How would you feel?? Well there are many seniors and Veterans who are living that every day.
The Agency on Aging of South Central CT’s Volunteer program is proud to offer Friendly Visitor supports to individuals in those very situations. Amazingly only a few hours of your time can mean the world to them.
There is no income limit related to becoming involved in our volunteering program the only stipulation is that you be over 55. Orientation, training and continued support is provided.
Please contact Cherie L. Strucaly at (203) 785-8533 or cstrucaly@aoascc.org
for more information.
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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
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Veteran Care
- Financial Literacy
- Reading / Writing
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour a week
- background checks required