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7 people are interested
Be a Friend to a Well-Traveled Senior- Los Alamitos
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Do you have one hour a week to visit a lonely but friendly senior in Los Alamitos? The senior traveled to many countries in his younger years and has an interesting background. Looking for a socialable volunteer who can carry on conversation.
We have an immediate need for a friendly visitors in this area. Become a Friendly Visitor and change the life of a senior.
Volunteer is able to schedule his or her own volunteering hours.
*The Friendly Visitor is one of many free programs to seniors, offered by Volunteer Action for Aging.
*Requirements:
-18 years of age or older
-one time training
-background check (paid by our organization)
-1 year commitment
-1 hour weekly or biweekly
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About Volunteer Action for Aging
Location:
3800 Kilroy Airport Way suite 100, Long Beach, CA 90806, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer Action for Aging (VAA) is a volunteer service program operating under Independence at Home, a non-profit care management organization that supports disabled adults and seniors in their efforts to remain healthy and independent in their homes and communities. Our volunteer program works to assist and develop nurturing and caring relationships with disabled adults and homebound seniors.
Description
VAA provides the following services and community service opportunities:
Homeless Hygiene Care kit Event: Volunteers of all ages including seniors, Veterans, and young adults will gather to assemble homeless care kits.
Cell Phone Instruction To assist seniors understand the basic or advanced functions of their cell phones or Smart phones we need patient teachers who can work individually with seniors at a downtown Long Beach senior apartment building.
ALL YEAR Friendly Visitor/Phone Friend Volunteer: on a weekly basis, volunteers provide either friendly visits or phone calls to matched clients. They offer emotional support, companionship and conversation to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Writing Letters for our Troops Event: clients and volunteers come together to write letters for our active military and veterans. Letters are sent to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that sends care packages to the military.
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Ev: This event has become a family tradition for many and we have volunteers who help year after year.
Check out our website for lots of news or call for a copy of our newsletter at www.independenceathome.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Senior's HomeLos Alamitos, CA 90720
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week