The Community Connections program trains volunteers to provide assistance to seniors in the Saratoga County, New York. Our Mission is to help seniors age in place and maintain an independent lifestyle by providing assistance when needed.
Services Include:
Our in house trained volunteers will provide supportive services to seniors age 50 and over at no cost. Services may include friendly visits, transportation, respite assistance, shopping and errands, household chores, and/ or telephone calls to "check in"
Benefits:
All seniors who need community support or assistance with services
Caregivers who need respite, "an extra set of hands" or assistance with routine tasks in or outside the home
Volunteers give back to their communities with the time and skills that match their lifestyle
Our community benefits from matching caring people with those in need
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES 18+:
Our volunteers are recruited from the community and are trained and matched with care recipients. Volunteers assist with tasks that appeal to their interest, skills and time restraints, according to their own schedule. Perfect volunteering opportunity for college students home for break!
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Saratoga Senior Center
Location:
5 WILLIAMS ST, SARATOGA SPGS, NY 12866, US
Mission Statement
Since 1955 the mission of the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is to empower adults 50 and older and seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and individual well-being by providing the program structure and support services necessary for healthy recreation, companionship, social involvement, and problem solving.
Description
The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is a non- profit , non- residential community center located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs . Adults age 50 and over can join for only $20 a year and participate in programs, trips & social activities tailored to adults and seniors. Those striving to maintain an independent lifestyle can make new friends , share in a meal, play a game, exercise, take a class or learn a new skill. The social interaction provided at the Center is essential to physical and mental health.
Community
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga5 Williams stSaratoga Springs, NY12866
(43.07725,-73.78873)
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2021
SKILLS
Transportation
People Skills
Elder care
Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
As your time allows
.Three references, Photo ID, Declaration of Insurance, Background check
