Defeat Loneliness
ORGANIZATION: Faith in Action - Washburn County
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Help fight the battle against loneliness by providing companionship to aging seniors in their home. Visits can include activities and social outings.
More opportunities with Faith in Action - Washburn County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Faith in Action - Washburn County
Location:
PO BOX 387, SPOONER, WI 54801, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Faith in Action is to provide supportive services to our older adult neighbors ages 60+ through trained, caring volunteers and a network of organizations.
Description
Our volunteers provide services including:
Local transportation, friendly visiting, yard work, outdoor chores, indoor chores, home repair and light construction, etc.
We partner with other agencies and combine resources to provide our community members with the most help possible.
Our volunteers enjoy helping others but also strive to create relationships with those they assist. Our volunteers receive no compensation or fuel assistance for providing services.
Our agency takes time to ensure create a positive matches between our volunteers and recipients, paying close attention to personalities and special interests.
In addition, we organize groups of one-time volunteers including youth groups and visiting mission groups to work on large group work projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Washburn County, WISpooner, WI 54801
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2016
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1+ hours per week
- Ability to listen and provide support to aging individuals that have limited social contacts