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1 person is interested
Bi-Lingual Spanish/English Volunteers Needed in Wilmington and Torrance
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
Maybe you or someone in your family came to this country without friends or family and without speaking English. Please consider giving just 1 hour to visit with someone who would so enjoy your company.
Bi-lingual Spanish/English speakers are so smart and have a giving heart. We need more of you to visit Spanish speaking senior citizens in the cities of Wilmington, Torrance and Long Beach
The seniors that we serve are often isolated by health and mobility problems and limited incomes. They are also isolated by language. These seniors have fascinating stories. They have come to the USA from a variety of different countries. Some have been waiting for a volunteer for over a year. Please consider this wonderful volunteer opportunity.
It is just a visit for 1 hour a week.
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. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge.
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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 HomeWilmington and Torrance, CA 90501
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour a week.
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English speakers