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15 people are interested
Volunteer - Basic Pet Care (walking, feedling, brushing)
ORGANIZATION: Heart of Ida
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15 people are interested
Give back to seniors and their pets!
Often, pets provide seniors companionhip and give comfort. Yet, some seniors experince low mobility and have a difficult time giving basic pet care to their companions.
Must have proir experince (many years) with pets (have them now, or once had them). Why not put those skills to good use and help low to moderate income seniors in Long Beach, provide care for their pets.
By dedicating an hour or two a week, your pet care skills will give an older adult the opportunity for their pet to remain in their home. Studies show that pets give seniors companionship and relieves depression and stress.
Must have prior skills and expereince. Heart of Ida provides senior-safety training, insurance, and background checks. Next Training Day is March 4, 2017.
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About Heart of Ida
Location:
P.O. Box 8194, LONG BEACH, CA 90808, US
Mission Statement
To help older adults preserve their independence as long as possible, and bring comfort and cheer when assisted living is necessary.
Description
Heart of Ida was founded in 2008 by sisters Dina Berg and Keri Reich in honor of their beloved grandmother Ida. Among other things, Ida worked on behalf of older adults. In their homes or in nursing facilities, the sisters proudly accompanied their grandmother while she worked. Those positive experiences led Dina and Keri to form an organization that serves the needs of older adults.
Heart of Ida’s mission begins with fall prevention. Fall prevention efforts began in 2009 with the minor home safety program, Handy Hearts, and has evolved to include in home safety assessments and evidence based education and classes. The Center for Disease Control’s STEADI Toolkit, a strategy to achieve a minimum standard of older adult safety in the community, was adopted by Heart of Ida in early 2013. In less than one year’s time, Heart of Ida has developed to the capacity to offer and facilitate the entire STEADI Toolkit. This, coupled with its established history of in-home safety, offers older adult specialists a one-stop resource for fall prevention.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various HomesLong Beach, CA 90802
DATE POSTED
January 26, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a week