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7 people are interested
Playa Vista: Two Cats and Their Lady Need a Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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7 people are interested
We are looking for a volunteers who would like to visit with a senior who has 2 cats. They live in a very nice apartment in Playa Vista. She is very new to Southern California. She recently moved here from the east coast. She is bright and friendly. She likes to read historical fiction and non fiction, she enjoys fitness programs, and walking around the lovely areas in Playa Vista. She has an IPAD and a MAC. Maybe you could share some tech tips with her. If you ever moved to someplace new, you remember that it can be lonely especially since she does not drive any longer and has no real friends yet.
We just ask for 1 hour a week. You set your schedule at the convenience of your schedule and hers.
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.
Please see yourself as the person that makes a difference in someone's life. It just takes an hour a week.
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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 Vista, CA 90094
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour a week.
- Likes Cats and People