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69 people are interested
Senior Companion/Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family and Children's Services
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69 people are interested
Visit with isolated and lonely seniors in their homes, offering friendship, companionship, and support. Volunteers are matched with seniors by interest, hobbies, and geography. We ask for a minimum commitment once a week for 6 months. Volunteers receive training and ongoing support from agency. This is a rewarding opportunity for both volunteer and senior! If interested or want more information please contact by either responding to this ad or directly to: Bobbib@jfcs.org.
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About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Location:
200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, US
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring, and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages. Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, the alienated, and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants. As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic, and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility. This mission is served through a variety of methods, with an emphasis on: Maintaining, developing, and restoring the competency of families and individuals of all ages Strengthening families and individuals of all ages Reaching out to children, the aged, the alienated, and the dependent Assisting in the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants Promoting Jewish continuity within the context of historic Jewish values
Description
JFCS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds. We are like an extended family for so many in our community: Seniors Children and families Individuals and couples Refugees and emigres People with chronic diseases and/or disabilities
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Palo AltoPeninsulaPalo Alto, CA 94301
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum time commitment is one hour a week