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2 people are interested
Christian Friendly Visitor Meet a Christian Woman in Bellflower
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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2 people are interested
A Christian senior has been waiting for you. She is friendly and conversational. If you would be interested in sharing your faith and getting to know a lovely Christian senior in Bellflower; then this opportunity is for you! She is involved with church and her friends at church on the weekends, but during the week day she is often alone.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge. The visits take place in the senior's home. We ask for you to visit just one hour a week.
Share this opportunity with your church members, friends, and family.
If you are interested in becoming a Friendly Visitor, please complete an application on our website scan.samaritan.com and click on the Friendly Visitor LA County tab. If you have questions, please feel free to call or email Teri at 562-637-7175 or email at thershberg@scanhealthplan.com
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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 HomeBellflower, CA 90706
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 40
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week. The senior prefers weekdays.
- The senior has requested a Christian woman who is at least 40 years old.