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25 people are interested
Become a Telephone Reassurance Volunteer (55+)
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
The Telephone Reassurance program is an opportunity to give back to your community from the comfort of your own home with minimal time commitment and effort enables seniors to continue living independently in the community with the assurance that assistance will be available should an accident or other medical emergency occur.Telephone Reassurance clients receive a daily "check-in" call from a designated volunteer or Automated Alert System Call. If no contact is made, the volunteer then notifies the Telephone Reassurance Coordinator who initiates emergency procedures with assistance from local law enforcement and medical services as needed. The daily contact decreases the level of isolation felt by the client and often results in a long lasting friendship between the client and the volunteer. Additional referrals and services are offered to many clients through coordination. Benefits, Telephone Reassurance Volunteers make connections with other adults and know they are making significant contributions to their lives. By volunteering you receive the following:Gratification of providing reassurance to a person in need of support, Annual recognition event. (55+) only for this program. Please call 702-387-0721 or eyoung@catholiccharities.com more information
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About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Location:
1501 LAS VEGAS BLVD N, LAS VEGAS, NV 89101, US
Mission Statement
We provide food, shelter and comprehensive services and inspire our community through collaboration, recognizing that each person is created in the image and likeness of God, and that God’s compassion transforms lives.
Description
Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need - the most vulnerable - regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,200 people daily and encompassing four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services. Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
531 n 30th streetLas Vegas, NV 89101
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Calls are made 7:00am-12:00 noon, from your home