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38 people are interested
Visit a Spanish Speaking Senior in The South Bay
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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38 people are interested
YOUR Spanish speaking senior citizen neighbors in the South Bay need you.
There are at least 3 Spanish speaking seniors who have been on our waiting list to be matched with a Friendly Visitor. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY.
The schedule is flexible. Just 1 hour a week. You arrange the visits according to your schedule.
Now more than ever, our Spanish speaking seniors need a Friendly Visitor. It is a commitment of only 1 hour a week. You will visit the senior in their home for a chat, a game of cards or domino, a short walk, or a snack. Our seniors are natives of many Spanish speaking countries. One of our seniors is from Cuba, he is a very interesting man with lots of stories to tell. Our seniors are very anxious to learn about you.
We have Spanish speaking seniors who are isolated by language, health problems, poverty and loneliness. They have no family members nearby. Please give 1 hour a week to be a Friendly Visitor to Spanish speaking seniors in the South Bay.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to assist isolated, lonely seniors in their home.
Click on scan.samaritan.com to fill out an application today. If you have questions please call or email Teri at thershberg@scanhealthplan.com 562-637-7175
Se le necesita. GRACIAS!!
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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 HomeLomita and Torrance, CA 90717
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2019
SKILLS
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week.
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English with a giving heart to a lonely senior.