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6 people are interested
Telephone Reassurance
ORGANIZATION: Hunterdon Helpline
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6 people are interested
The Telephone Reassurance Program is for seniors 60 years or older and persons with disabilities who need extra support. Telephone Reassurance calls are made by Hunterdon Helpline to seniors all across Hunterdon County from the hours of 8 a.m to 8 p.m. each day. These friendly check-ins makes sure that our seniors are well and have taken their medicines or meals.
Volunteer an hour or more a week in our Flemington office and make some phone calls to our seniors in Hunterdon County. As a Telephone Reassurance volunteer, your calls will allow seniors to stay independent, safe, and connected to their community. Reach out to seniors in Hunterdon County by phone and brighten their day.
Please call Hunterdon Helpline at 908-782-4357 to learn more.
More opportunities with Hunterdon Helpline
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hunterdon Helpline
Location:
PO BOX 246, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Hunterdon Helpline is to provide a live 7 day a week initial assistance call center that receives and responds to, follows up and documents requests for assistance, provides information, referrals, advocacy and care managment which address the needs within the communities we serve. Hunterdon Helpline also sends volunteers in to Hunterdon County to be literacy instructors to ESL, GED and English Literacy students as well as friendly visitors to visit homebound seniors in Hunterdon County.
Description
Hunterdon Helpline provides Hunterdon County residents a 24/7 hotline that residents can call to find out information and referrals to community programs. We provide employment resources, emergency shelter, suicide prevention, compassionate listening, support for seniors, children, persons with disabilities and basic human needs resources. Hunterdon Helpline also makes telephone reassurance calls to homebound seniors to make sure they are ok, give medication reminders and for conversation. Hunterdon Helpline also sends volunteers into Hunterdon County as literacy instructors to ESL, GED and English Literacy students as well as friendly visitors to visit homebound seniors in Hunterdon County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mine StFlemington, NJ 08822
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one hour or more a week, evenings 5-9, Sunday AM