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2 people are interested
Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
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2 people are interested
The Friendly Visitor Program matches older adult volunteers (55+) with seniors to provide companionship and assist them with tasks such as sorting mail, grocery shopping, understanding bills and writing checks.A JFS social worker will introduce the volunteer and the client.
Some clients may require additional advocacy to connect them to health and social service resources in the community. Other clients may benefit from transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping!
Volunteers receive training and work together with the Program Coordinator.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Nathalie Garcia at 908-352-8375 or ngarcia@jfscentralnj.org
More opportunities with Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
Location:
655 WESTFIELD AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07208, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is nationwide, but is sponsored locally by Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey. Our mission is:
To provide quality volunteer opportunities for older adults through volunteer assignments that utilizes the talents, interests and experience of people 55 and older.
RSVP has the dual purposes of engaging people 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of these volunteers. RSVP of Union County will focus its volunteer placement efforts in the areas of Healthy Futures, Education, Disaster Services, and Capacity Building.
Description
RSVP of Union County will work with partner agencies to offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities. When older adults enroll as an RSVP volunteer, our coordinator will help them find an assignment that matches their interests, skills, and availability. Our RSVP volunteers will serve as role models, mentors, and friends to others. Serving at one or more local agencies--including elementary schools, food pantries, senior centers, and other facilities- volunteers will help children learn how to read, provide companionship to frail elderly, and serve to promote disaster preparedness.
Volunteers are matched on the basis of interests, skills, community needs, geographic convenience and experience. We will try our best to find the perfect volunteer assignment that utilizes your lifetime of experience, skills and knowledge to make a difference in our community. There is something for everyone!
**All volunteer opporutnities will be within Union County, New Jersey**
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
655 WESTFIELD AVEELIZABETH, NJ 07208
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- flexible