- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Visit senior citizens
ORGANIZATION: Wisdom Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Visit seniors in their homes or nursing homes to provide company and possibly some (non-medical) assistance. There are many seniors who do not have close family living near them, who could use a check-in visit and some companionship. Could you give one hour a month of your time, or more if you are available, to visit a senior and speak to them about how they are, what their life has taught them, and what is going on with your life? Schedule is flexible, and we will try to find a senior located near you who would appreciate your visit.
More opportunities with Wisdom Foundation
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About Wisdom Foundation
Location:
4848 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, US
Mission Statement
We build bridges between seniors and the people in their community. Our mission is to keep seniors from being isolated and underappreciated when they do not have close family living nearby, and we do that by visiting seniors, reading aloud to seniors, and recording seniors' recollections about their lives. The seniors in our community are a valuable resource of wisdom and caring, and all of us can benefit from learning what they have to teach us.
Description
We are a 501c3 non-profit based in Minneapolis that reaches out to seniors and helps them to feel valued and recognized by their community. Our efforts include a read-aloud-to-seniors program for youth to participate in, scheduling regular visits to check on welfare and provide conversation, and an initiative to record seniors while they recount stories from their lives and offer advice to younger people.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Twin Cities Metro AreaMinneapolis, MN 55415
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 hour/month
- Pleasant and helpful attitude