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Be a phone friend to a lonely and isolated elder in Chicago!
ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
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Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among elders in Chicago. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The elders we work with have no or little contact with family and/or friends and are essentially alone. Volunteers support elders in friendship through various activities and programs.
The best way to alleviate loneliness and isolation are regular in-person visits. We are seeking fully-vaccinated volunteers to commit to visiting a fully-vaccinated elder twice a month for the next 12 months. The goal of the Visiting Volunteer role is to develop a friendship together. These visits could be in the elder's home, your home, outdoors (weather appropriate) or in some other great spot in Chicago.
Join us at an upcoming Zoom orientation. Please register through link below. Attendance at a one-hour orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as a successful completion of a background screen.
https://littlebrotherschicago.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/
See you soon and be well!
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About Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
Location:
355 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
Description
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of elders who are isolated and alone. Our motto, flowers before bread, expresses the belief that love, dignity and beauty in life are as important as basic physical needs. This philosophy is reflected in all of our activities, which include one-on-one visits, holiday parties, vacations in the country and individual birthdays celebrated by the delivery of a cake and a gift. The quality of our services is just as important as the services themselves.The elders served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, few financial resources and many reside in dangerous and deteriorating neighborhoods. When we enter their lives we provide them with companionship, which is something that many of them have not had in years.
Last year we served nearly 1,200 elders, with the indispensable help of over 1,300 volunteers giving more than 54,000 hours of their time.
We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors and elders to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.
Help LBFE bring elders from isolation to celebration!
More reviews on: http://greatnonprofits.org/org/little-brothers-friends-of-the-elderly
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - Fri May 26, 2023
WHERE
355 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60607
(41.8881 ,-87.66647 )
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2023
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training