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3 people are interested
Be Friend with a Senior Who Has Seen The World
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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3 people are interested
An isolated senior is looking for a volunteer and a friend. He traveled all over the world during his younger years and have many great stories to share. He speaks four languages fluently: English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. He also has a passion for cooking.
He is looking for a volunteer to have conversation with since he is homebound due to sickness.
The Friendly Visitor volunteer provides socialization and companionship. No personal care, chores, driving are involved in this volunteer assignment.
Just a 1 hour visit once a week. Share stories, go for walks, read, or find a connection with a fascinating senior who has great experiences to share.
Please be a friend to meet this delightful senior!
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About Volunteer Action for Aging
Location:
3800 Kilroy Airport Way suite 100, Long Beach, CA 90806, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer Action for Aging (VAA) is a volunteer service program operating under Independence at Home, a non-profit care management organization that supports disabled adults and seniors in their efforts to remain healthy and independent in their homes and communities. Our volunteer program works to assist and develop nurturing and caring relationships with disabled adults and homebound seniors.
Description
VAA provides the following services and community service opportunities:
Homeless Hygiene Care kit Event: Volunteers of all ages including seniors, Veterans, and young adults will gather to assemble homeless care kits.
Cell Phone Instruction To assist seniors understand the basic or advanced functions of their cell phones or Smart phones we need patient teachers who can work individually with seniors at a downtown Long Beach senior apartment building.
ALL YEAR Friendly Visitor/Phone Friend Volunteer: on a weekly basis, volunteers provide either friendly visits or phone calls to matched clients. They offer emotional support, companionship and conversation to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Writing Letters for our Troops Event: clients and volunteers come together to write letters for our active military and veterans. Letters are sent to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that sends care packages to the military.
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Ev: This event has become a family tradition for many and we have volunteers who help year after year.
Check out our website for lots of news or call for a copy of our newsletter at www.independenceathome.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Senior's HomeLos Alamitos, CA 90720
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Bilingual
- Reading Comprehension
- Vietnamese
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- an hour a week for a year
- background check, any form of identification (ID)