- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Be a Neighbor to a Senior
ORGANIZATION: Faith in Action of Vermilion County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Volunteering with Faith in Action is flexible, and there are multiple positions available. If you are looking for a rewarding and flexible opportunity, this is it. If you're looking for hands on work, perhaps you could perform chores or minor home repairs for the elderly. If you're interested in a social opportunity, maybe visiting with a senior is more for you.
If you want to be where the greatest need is, Faith in Action needs volunteer drivers who can transport seniors to and from medical appointments. This role provides companionship, and a much needed ride to recieve life-changing medical care.
More opportunities with Faith in Action of Vermilion County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Faith in Action of Vermilion County
Location:
812 N Logan Ave., Danville, IL 61832, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Faith in Action is to provide spiritual, emotional, and physical assistance to seniors ages 55 and above who reside in Vermilion County through an interfaith coalition of trained volunteers from throughout the community.
Description
Faith in Action serves with a neighbors helping neighbors approach, helping seniors to maintain dignity and independence. Our organization focuses on health and safety of seniors. Faith in Action volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments or to run errands, home visiting, phone visiting, and minor chores or home repairs. Volunteering is very flexible and is possible with almost any schedule.
Faith in Action has a team of volunteer wheelchair ramp builders, and a team of volunteer nurses who perform preventative health screenings for seniors in the community. Also, many of our volunteer serve in our office, compassionately caring for the seniors who drop in or call.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Carpentry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible Time Commitment
- Drivers Licence Needed Only for Volunteer Drivers