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2 people are interested
Russian Speaking Reader for Blind Senior
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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2 people are interested
A 92 year old Russian woman lives alone in Long Beach. Over the last few months she has lost almost all of her eyesight. She receives mail regarding her benefits and social services that she cannot access by herself. She does speak some English but would be more comfortable with someone who is bi-lingual English/Russian to help her navigate the often complex English language mail.
This volunteer opportunity only requires 1 hour per week. Every week she asks her Social Worker, "when am I going to get a volunteer." Please be the eyes for someone who could use your help.
Go to our website scan.samaritan.com Find the tab for Friendly Visitor in Los Angeles County and complete an application. Following the application process you will be invited to a training, your background and references will be checked and then you'll be ready to provide some very needed help. Please contact Teri at 562-637-7175 or thershberg@scanhealthplan.com for questions or assistance.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health P lan . We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to assist isolated, lonely seniors in their home. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge.
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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 HomeLong Beach, CA 90802
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2016
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Russian
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour a week
- Mail Reading, Helping to Compose Letters, Translation