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1 person is interested
A Friendly Gay Man in the Playa Del Rey Area to Be A Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to assist isolated, lonely seniors in their home. One of our seniors, who is a Gay man, has requested a Gay male volunteer who lives in the Playa Del Rey area of LA.
This senior is in his 70's. He has had an interesting life. He is often isolated due to mobility limitations and little support from family. He would appreciate a volunteer to commit just 1 hour a week visiting him in his home, playing cards, sharing a snack, taking a walk, sharing experiences and interests.
There is no personal or health care involved. Just a pleasant visit once a week with a nice man who is reaching out to his community.
Please complete an application for a Friendly Visitor in LA County on our website scan.samaritan.com
Please contact Teri at 562-637-7175 or text 562-250-5260 or email thershberg@scanhealthplan.com if you have questions or would like more information about the program.
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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 HomePlaya Del Rey, CA 90293
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour a Week
- Your Schedule is Very Flexible. You set your own time for visits.