- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Help with memory-impaired seniors at a monthly social group!
ORGANIZATION: Hearts and Hands
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
YOU can support a caregiver by donating one afternoon a month.
Volunteers help provide an engaging, safe, friendly, and FUN space for individuals with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Be a companion for a day or help with our group activities.
"Dementia Respite at the Wright" is hosted by the C. Dee Wright Community Center of Akron and occurs every month on the 3rd Friday from 1pm-5pm.
- Assignments are flexible to your schedule
- No set long-term commitments
- Training and coordination by Hearts and Hands professional staff
- Volunteer Liability Insurance available through Hearts and Hands
- Develop direct and meaningful relationships with your neighbors
It’s easy to get started: attend a one-time training offered through the Alzheimer’s Association and Hearts and Hands, submit your background check, and in about two weeks you are ready to start!
Discover your meaningful experience today and volunteer.
Other companionship visits and "phone pal" volunteer opportunities are also available through Hearts and Hands. Contact us at (716) 406-8311 or visit our website at https://hnhcares.org/volunteer to learn more.
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About Hearts and Hands
Location:
518 Bewley Building, Lockport, NY 14094, US
Mission Statement
Hearts and Hands connects caring volunteers with older adults by providing transportation, in-home supports, and caregiver respite to uphold their dignity, improve their quality of life, and enhance their ability to live in their home of choice and to assist their primary caregivers.
Description
Hearts and Hands is a non-profit organization that matches caring, reliable volunteers with older community members who have essential needs, like transportation, to ensure that they can continue living independently. The organization, founded in 2003, provides services to underserved areas in Western New York. Our program is a best efforts and no charge delivery of services.
Our focus is on services that enhance nutritional status, foster socialization, increase physical activity, and provide access to medical, dental and other health services. If we cannot provide a requested service, we will refer that request to an agency that is able to meet the need. We work closely with the Alzheimer Association, Meals on Wheels, the Erie Co. Dept. of Senior Services, the local first responders and other area service providers. Currently, the organization serves Erie and Eastern Niagara Counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11 Church StreetAkron, NY 14001
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Keyboard Instrument
- Elder care
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a month; flexible on ongoing basis
- motor-vehicle check and criminal background check