Friendly Visitor for Hard of Hearing Senior in Torrance
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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We are looking for a volunteer to be a Friendly Visitor to a woman in Torrance who is hard of hearing. She does not use sign language. She speaks clearly. She can communicate clearly when she is facing the person who is talking. She has trouble hearing over the phone and in crowded situations but can hear and lip read when she is communicating one on one.
She is an active and interesting senior. She is looking for someone to chat with, play cards, go on walks, go shopping, share a snack or just visit. She lives in her own home in Torrance. We just ask a committment of 1 hour per week. Scheduling is very flexible.
You do not have to have special training in working with hard of hearing people, you do not need sign language. You just need to be a patient, interesting and friendly person who has just an hour a week to share with a lovely person. We provide an interactive training for all volunteers.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to assist isolated, lonely seniors in their home. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge.
Please complete an application our website scan.samaritan.com. Look at the Friendly Visitor LA County tab. If you have questions or would like more details, please contact Teri Hershberg at 562-637-7175 thershberg@scanhealthplan.com
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About Volunteer Action for Aging
Location:
3800 Kilroy Airport Way suite 100, Long Beach, CA 90806, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer Action for Aging (VAA) is a volunteer service program operating under Independence at Home, a non-profit care management organization that supports disabled adults and seniors in their efforts to remain healthy and independent in their homes and communities. Our volunteer program works to assist and develop nurturing and caring relationships with disabled adults and homebound seniors.
Description
VAA provides the following services and community service opportunities:
Homeless Hygiene Care kit Event: Volunteers of all ages including seniors, Veterans, and young adults will gather to assemble homeless care kits.
Cell Phone Instruction To assist seniors understand the basic or advanced functions of their cell phones or Smart phones we need patient teachers who can work individually with seniors at a downtown Long Beach senior apartment building.
ALL YEAR Friendly Visitor/Phone Friend Volunteer: on a weekly basis, volunteers provide either friendly visits or phone calls to matched clients. They offer emotional support, companionship and conversation to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Writing Letters for our Troops Event: clients and volunteers come together to write letters for our active military and veterans. Letters are sent to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that sends care packages to the military.
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Ev: This event has become a family tradition for many and we have volunteers who help year after year.
Check out our website for lots of news or call for a copy of our newsletter at www.independenceathome.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Senior's HomeTorrance, CA 90503
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week. Scheduling very flexible.
- Clear and patient speaker; good listening skills.