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ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

St. Patrick's Day Luncheon

Do you love the elderly? Have a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle? Enjoy good conversation and a tasty meal? If so, Driver Companion with Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly would be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Driver Companions bring elders out of isolation to celebrate life together at Wednesday and Saturday luncheons, social clubs, community outings, intergenerational events, and/or vacations. We will coordinate a convenient route so you can pick-up one or more elders at their homes and bring them to the activity. You will sit with your elders, enjoying a meal or snack, entertainment and conversation together. After the event you transport elders home with a fuller heart. Your time commitment is about five hours for most celebrations and activities. Sign up for the dates that fit in your schedule!

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About Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

Location:

355 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, US

Mission Statement

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

Description

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of elders who are isolated and alone. Our motto, flowers before bread, expresses the belief that love, dignity and beauty in life are as important as basic physical needs. This philosophy is reflected in all of our activities, which include one-on-one visits, holiday parties, vacations in the country and individual birthdays celebrated by the delivery of a cake and a gift. The quality of our services is just as important as the services themselves.The elders served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, few financial resources and many reside in dangerous and deteriorating neighborhoods. When we enter their lives we provide them with companionship, which is something that many of them have not had in years.

Last year we served nearly 1,200 elders, with the indispensable help of over 1,300 volunteers giving more than 54,000 hours of their time.

We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors and elders to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.

Help LBFE bring elders from isolation to celebration!

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CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Throughout city of ChicagoChicago, IL 60607

(41.87337,-87.65071)
 

DATE POSTED

July 3, 2017

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • <18 can attend with an adult

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