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2 people are interested
Volunteer from Home: Call and Check on Homebound Seniors
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Southeast Texas
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2 people are interested
Objectives: To provide support for seniors who live alone and would feel more secure with a daily phone call to check their well- being. The phone calls to the seniors will provide one of the following or all of the following:
- Verification of client daily meal preparation and intake of frozen meal
- Health and safety
- Medication Reminders
- Date and Day Reminders
- Friendly Conversation
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Phone clients to ensure their well being
- Uphold a professional attitude throughout the call, while being friendly and polite
- Maintain Client Confidentiality
- Initiate emergency procedures if call remains unanswered.
Volunteer a few hours a month or more - you choose your time available. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) promotes volunteerism in your community.
Adults 55 and over, are eligible to receive free, supplemental insurance coverage during their volunteer service as well as be invited to attend our Volunteer Recognition Luncheon with a great speaker, door prizes and gifts!
There are many more perks to volunteering: meet new friends; great friendships; healthier lifestyle; and helping others.
RSVP is America's largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. RSVP invites you to join nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country who are tackling tough issues in their communities. Join our program today! It's free, it's fun, and you will have a lot of fun and a lot help!
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About RSVP of Southeast Texas
Location:
5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096, US
Mission Statement
RSVP's mission is to provide opportunities for individuals ages 55 and above, to engage in service that addresses the nation's educational, public safety, environmental, and other human needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results and to encourage all seniors to engage in such service. In doing so, RSVP will foster civic responsibility, strengthen the ties that bind us together as a people, and provide educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to service.
Description
RSVP is a gateway for volunteerism in the community. RSVP provides many free benefits including free volunteer insurance, learning opportunities, and volunteer recognition.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
531 FM 359 S.Brookshire, TX 77423
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2019
SKILLS
- EMT
- Elder care
- Nutrition
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 4 hours per day, 1 - 5 days per week
- Call homebound, check to see if they are ok, taking their meds, eating, etc.