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7 people are interested
Age Well/Live Well Friendly Visitor Program
ORGANIZATION: Iona Senior Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Age Well/Live Well Volunteers: Match one-to-one with an older adult in Washington, DC to combat social isolation. Help with grocery shopping, assist with simple hands-on tasks, and/or make social visits. Volunteers are trained and supported by an Iona social worker.
The time commitment is approximately one to two hours per visit, with one to four visits monthly, during day-time hours on weekdays or weekends. One year commitment required. Help with transportation is available.
- Friendly Visitors (socializing)
- Grocery Shoppers (shopping on behalf of an older adult)
- Hands-on-Helpers (aiding with paperwork, helping organize items for donation, assisting with sorting mail, etc.)
- Medical Escorts (no driving)
- Sharing Hobbies or Interests
More opportunities with Iona Senior Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Iona Senior Services
Location:
4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016, US
Mission Statement
IONA'S MISSION Iona's mission is to support people as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging. We educate, advocate, and provide community-based programs and services to help people age well and live well. We envision a community that celebrates, values, respects and protects the contributions and possibilities of every individual.
IONA'S HISTORY Iona was established in 1975 to serve the needs of people in the community. To improve their ability to handle the increasing number of requests for guidance on medical care, public services and other social assistance. Community leaders joined forces to create a center that would provide information to people in need. Most of the requests were coming from people over the age of 60.
In recognition of the needs of this growing population of older residents, Iona’s board voted to focus on serving older adults, regardless of their ability to pay. In 1980, Iona took a big leap forward and was awarded a grant to serve as the lead agency for the DC Office on Aging, which continues to this day. As the demand for services continued to grow, Iona quickly outgrew its original offices. In April 1997, thanks to generous donations and successful fundraising efforts, Iona moved to its current location at 4125 Albemarle St., in Northwest Washington, DC. The Isabella Breckinridge Center allows Iona to offer additional services, including expanded adult day health wellness and arts care, workshops and caregiver education classes, support groups, fitness classes, consultations, care management, counseling and much more.
Description
Since 1975, Iona has been a respected and trusted non-profit leader providing essential services for the metropolitan area’s older adults, their families and caregivers. Our compassionate and experienced staff, assisted by dedicated volunteers, educate, advocate and provide community-based programs and services supporting people through the challenges and opportunities of aging.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Washington, DC 20016
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Literacy / Reading
- Elder care
- Crocheting
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- At least one year commitment
- In-person interview and reference checks required.