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57 people are interested
Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Seniors Assistance Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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57 people are interested
Be a Friendly Visitor to a senior citizen in the Norridge, Harwood Heights, or Unincorporated Norwood Park Township communities who are lonely, isolated, homebound, or need assistance to leave their homes.
One of the most important aspects of the program is the real friendship that can develop between the senior and the friendly visitor.
Program activities are simple and fun, such as having coffee and conversation, reading aloud, playing a favorite game, sharing memories, writing a letter, doing a craft, planning an occasional outing like a short walk or grocery shopping.
Friendly Visitors are volunteers who are screened and trained before they are matched with a homebound or lonely senior in need of a friend.
More opportunities with Seniors Assistance Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Seniors Assistance Center
Location:
7774 W. Irving Park Rd., Norridge, IL 60706, US
Mission Statement
To provide for the needs of senior citizens, 60 and over, and of the disabled, to assist them in maintaining a meaningful, dignified, compassionate, and quality lifestyle both on a short term and long term basis within the communities of Norridge, Harwood Heights, and Unincorporated Norwood Park Township.
Description
Seniors Assistance Center: Helping seniors maintain their independence.
The Seniors Assistance Center provides the following assistance:
Home Delivered Meals are designed to help home- bound seniors in our service area. Our volunteer drivers deliver a hot meal daily Monday through Friday.
Individual Case Management is available to help seniors access services and programs and to provide a comprehensive needs assessment with referrals. Our Case Manager will meet with seniors and their families about their concerns and living situations and liaison with other agencies.
Friendly visitors meet with seniors in their homes to provide help and companionship. Telephone reassurance callers make well-being calls Monday through Friday.
Information and Assistance is available to seniors or their families for services, including Medicare Assistance.
Seniors Assistance Center will assist clients with applications for Circuit Breaker, LIHEAP, SNAP and Medicare Part D.
We offer seminars throughout the year on various topics including health, safety, and financial issues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7774 W. Irving Park Rd.Norridge, IL 60706
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2016
SKILLS
- Italian
- People Skills
- Polish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1- 2 hours per week
- Looking for an outgoing personality, patience and compassion