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6 people are interested
Love Cats? Please Be A Friendly Visitor in Long Beach
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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6 people are interested
We are in need of 2 volunteers who would enjoy visiting with a nice senior who has pet cats in the home. These seniors have requested a volunteer who enjoys cats and does not mind smoking. These seniors usually smoke outdoors but there is mild tobacco smoke smell is in the home.
We are asking for a small committment of your time. The visits are expected to be just for one hour per week. During your visit you will enjoy the seniors conversation and their friendly cats.
As you know smoking can isolate very nice people from social situations. You can make a difference and be a Friendly Visitor to lonely seniors who would welcome your visit.
If this sounds like something you would like to do, please go onto our website scan.samaritan.com to access the Friendly Visitor LA County tab.
The schedule if very flexible. There is no personal care or housework to do. Just spend a hour chatting, taking a walk, playing card, having a conversation, or visiting with the cats!!!
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a community service of SCAN Health Plan. We organize and support a very vibrant Friendly Visitor program for seniors that are isolated and disconnected from their community due to health, mobility and income limitations.
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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 HomeLong Beach, CA 90813
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour a week. You make your own schedule.
- No objections to cats or a smoker's living space.