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5 people are interested
Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: SOUTHERN MAINE AGENCY ON AGING
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5 people are interested
Volunteer position title: Thriving in Place Friendly Visitor
Agency/Organization: York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC)
What specific tasks will the volunteer(s) perform? Thriving in Place helps seniors and chronically disabled individuals remain in their homes for as long as possible. Volunteers serve as friendly visitors, assist with light housekeeping tasks, and, on occasion, run errands for the participant.
Qualities, experience & skills needed by the volunteers: We are looking for kind, compassionate volunteers who wish to make a difference in their community.
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About SOUTHERN MAINE AGENCY ON AGING
Location:
30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME 04005, US
Mission Statement
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Southern Maine Agency on Aging Volunteer Services provides opportunities to make a difference in the community through volunteer service. Volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, meals on wheels, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. We offer maximum flexibility and choice to our volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of the over age 55 volunteer to opportunities in selected imapct service areas to help solve community problems. RSVP volunteers receive supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where they are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6 Spruce StreetSanford, ME 04073
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer days/times are flexible
- Training and orientation will occur at YCCAC (Sanford site) prior to starting the volunteer opportunity.