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100 people are interested
Older Adults in need of a friend
ORGANIZATION: Compeer of Greater Buffalo
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100 people are interested
When you volunteer for Compeer for Seniors, you become a friend to a fragile person. He or she may be having problems, feeling alone - as if no one is there ... as if nobody cares. Many of our Seniors are struggling with depression due to the loneliness and isolation.
When you volunteer for Compeer you share an hour each week and give a golden ager something beautiful. A smile ... A short walk ... A phone call ... A good talk ... A real live friend.
Our Seniors are located all over Erie County. We will attempt to match you to someone in the area of your choice.
QUALIFICATIONS
**Kindness, sensitivity, reliability, and patience are required.
**Willingness to commit a couple of hours a month.
More opportunities with Compeer of Greater Buffalo
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Location:
1179 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217, US
Mission Statement
Promoting good mental health through meaningful friendships.
Description
Compeer Buffalo operates four core programs, each focusing on friendship and supportive relationships to encourage mental wellness. These include one-on-one volunteer mentoring, group mentoring social activities, school-based mentoring, and Mental Health Education (including the evidenced based curriculum for Mental Health First Aid). Volunteers become positive role models, help raise self-esteem, increase social and communication skills, and encourage independence for their Compeer friends. The relationship between volunteers and their friends encourages a sense of belonging, trust, respect, hope, support, and empowerment.
The Compeer model of one-to-one support is an evidenced based program that was recognized in 2007 by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - a branch of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - as an evidenced based program under the National Registry of Evidenced based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Erie CountyBuffalo, NY 14202
DATE POSTED
May 14, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18