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A Friendly Visitor for Seniors

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ORGANIZATION: Aging Services, Inc.

  • 23 people are interested

Friendly visitors are volunteers matched with older adults in the community whose reduced mobility or social networks don't allow them to socialize much. We pair volunteers and seniors with similar interests, and they visit once a week on a day and time that works for both the participant and volunteer. The older adult benefits by decreasing feelings of isolation, the volunteer benefits by supporting their community, and both individuals make a new friend!

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About Aging Services, Inc.

Location:

317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 302B, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, US

Mission Statement

Aging Services, Inc., a non-profit organization, enhances the lives of older adults by providing services and resources to assist them in remaining independent.

Description

Aging Services, Inc. is a private, not-for profit agency providing services to older adults since 1969. The agency's mission is carried out through a variety of programs. Supportive services are offered for seniors who wish to continue living as independently as possible. Services are provided at no charge or billed on a sliding contribution scale, base on ability to pay.

Those services can include care coordination, transportation, activities at Adult Day Health Centers and Witwer Healthy Aging, chore services for home repair, Healthy Aging classes, and friendly visitors to reduce social isolation and loneliness.

Many of these services are performed by volunteers who generously donate their time and expertise to assist our clients.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Cedar Rapids, Marion, HiawathaCedar Rapids, IA 52402

(42.016636,-91.66635)
 

DATE POSTED

November 28, 2016

SKILLS

  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • One hour per week
  • Share time with older adult in their home, kind, personable, and friendly.

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