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3 people are interested
Tarzana Residents - A Senior Citizen Would Like You to Visit
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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3 people are interested
A gentleman who lives in Tarzana would welcome a volunteer visitor to make conversation, share an interest in reading and current events. This gentleman is bed bound. His family lives in Central California. He is often alone and lonely. He has expressed an interest in having a Friendly Visitor Volunteer. The time commitment is small, just 1 hour a week. The rewards of keeping someone company who is alone most of the time are great. This visit does not require any personal or home care, just a conversation!
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a community service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program matching volunteers with seniors who would enjoy a visit, a walk, or a conversation.
If you live or work in the Tarzana area and have just one hour a week to spare, please contact us via our website: scan.samaritan.com or contact Teri Hershberg at 562-637-7175 thershberg@scanhealthplan.com
Be the second "hero" in Tarzana!
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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 HomeTarzana, CA 91356
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week. Set your own visiting schedule
- Attend 1 training, agree to background and reference check.