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ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

Did you know that a third of Americans over the age of 65 live alone?
Did you know that loneliness is deadlier to older adults than obesity?
Do you think you could make a difference to lonely and isolated elders in Chicago?

Since 1959, Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Chicago Chapter, (LBFE) has been making a difference for elders in Chicago. Little Brothers is seeking volunteers to join our dynamic Board of Directors. We are a volunteer-based organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

If you would like to help seniors in Chicago, Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly invites you to contact us about serving as a volunteer board member for the FY2018 term, beginning in October, 2017.

The board governs Little Brothers, working to advance our mission of helping the elderly. A board member’s overall role and responsibilities are to:

  • Set the goals and purpose of Little Brothers
  • Ensure that programs and activities are in keeping with the mission
  • Raise funds for Little Brothers and its programs
  • Ensure Little Brothers’ financial affairs are responsibly conducted
  • Serve as an advocate for Little Brothers
  • Monitor and optimize organizational performance
  • Establish policies and procedures
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Commitment to making a difference for Chicago seniors
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Fundraising
  • General knowledge of Elder issues or legal challenges.

Board members serve a three-year term and are expected to devote up to four hours a month as board members, including attending six board meetings a year, attending the annual board/staff retreat, serving on a board committee, and attending some Little Brothers’ events.

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About Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

Location:

355 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, US

Mission Statement

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

Description

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of elders who are isolated and alone. Our motto, flowers before bread, expresses the belief that love, dignity and beauty in life are as important as basic physical needs. This philosophy is reflected in all of our activities, which include one-on-one visits, holiday parties, vacations in the country and individual birthdays celebrated by the delivery of a cake and a gift. The quality of our services is just as important as the services themselves.The elders served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, few financial resources and many reside in dangerous and deteriorating neighborhoods. When we enter their lives we provide them with companionship, which is something that many of them have not had in years.

Last year we served nearly 1,200 elders, with the indispensable help of over 1,300 volunteers giving more than 54,000 hours of their time.

We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors and elders to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.

Help LBFE bring elders from isolation to celebration!

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CAUSE AREAS

Board Development
Community
Seniors
Board Development, Community, Seniors

WHEN

Sun Oct 01, 2017 - Wed Sep 30, 2020

WHERE

355 N. Ashland Avenueor in community - city of ChicagoChicago, IL 60607

(41.888092,-87.66646)
 

DATE POSTED

March 27, 2018

SKILLS

  • Resource Development / Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Three-year term

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