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101 people are interested
Sunshine Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
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101 people are interested
We call over 550 isolated seniors throughout Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. Help brighten the day by providing a friendly cheerful voice to isolated homebound seniors throughout Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast by making daily calls to check on their well being. Calls are made from our office in Lantana 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM everyday, so you must be able to get to the office. Must be age 18 or older. Must pass a level 1 background screening. Ability to communicate well over the phone, able to work as a team, have some experience working in a health care setting/non-profit agency/ social service industry, some computer experience helpful, and commit to at least one three-four hour shift weekly. Must have ability to work as a team with both volunteers and paid staff to provide quality services. This is a free service and has been instrumental in saving lives.
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About 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Location:
PO Box 3588, Lantana, FL 33465, US
Mission Statement
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast assists people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention and community education.
Description
We provide information and referrals on social services and other needed agencies for callers who seek help in various areas, including crisis, financial, legal, health information, assistance for the elderly, and basic needs. We are the crisis line, the elder help line and the teen hot line for five counties (Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin). We are here to listen and to talk to people in crisis including callers who may be suicidal.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 3588Lantana, FL 33465
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3-4 hour shifts once a week desired
- Must pass a level 1 background screening; Must be able to communicate well over the phone; Must be able to travel to the office in Lantana, FL.