Help Seniors at a Fun Coaster Making Workshop!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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Do you enjoy speaking with seniors?! Join us, Volunteer Action for Aging, at a fun art event with seniors on July 24th from 1:15-3:45pm.
All that is needed is good people skills and an interest in putting a smile on the face of local area seniors.
At this event, you will help with help with the setup, registration, and steps in the project (when needed). No previous arts experience required.
Seeking English, and blingual Spanish, Cantonese, and Korean speaking volunteers.
RSVP with phone number is required.
Thanks so much!
-Sarah
PS - If you respond to this post on the day of the event (July 24th), please also call me at 323-842-3778 to obtain a confirmaton.
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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
Fletcher DriveLos Angeles, CA 90063
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18