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3 people are interested
Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults Living in Care Facilities
ORGANIZATION: Sacramento Public Library - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Become a part of the Tales and Travel Memories program team! This unique program is designed to encourage participation, conversation, and expression among people living with early and mid-stage dementia. The Tales and Travel Memories program simulates the act of traveling to different countries and US states by using stories and folk tales, interesting facts, pictures, and music to immerse them in the selected location.
Working with library staff and other volunteers you will go to memory care facilities in the Pocket Greenhaven area of Sacramento where you will interact directly with the residents.
We will visit care facilities once a month, on either a Wednesday or Friday. Our visits will be scheduled to take place in the mid-morning or early afternoon; no evening or weekend visits.
Information about dementia and Alzheimer's will be included in the training specific to engaging with older adults. Memory care philosophy and HIPAA regulations will be reviewed in advance of visiting the facility.
To be considered for this opportunity you must be at least 21 years of age and have your own transportation. We ask that you be able to commit to 2 to 3 hours, once a month, for at least 6 months.
To learn more about this wonderful program take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9e8vocHPg4"
The Tales and Travel Memories Program is looking to launch in March of 2018.
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About Sacramento Public Library - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library
Location:
7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831, US
Mission Statement
The Public Library is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities’ information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7335 Gloria DriveSacramento, CA 95831
DATE POSTED
December 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- Elder care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 3 hours once a month
- Must be 21, have own transportation, commit to minimum of 6 months