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6 people are interested
Long Beach and Lakewood Area Needs Friendly Visitor Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
There are a few very interesting seniors in the Long Beach and Lakewood areas that would be happy to have your company. No personal or home care, no driving of the senior.
This opportunity is a small commitment for a large reward! Just 1 hour per week to play cards, chat, take a walk, talk about the past, present and future with seniors who have wisdom, humor, and are appreciative of your time and commitment.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to visit isolated, lonely seniors in their home. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge.
Take Action Today! Complete an application on our website: scan.samaritan.com click on the Friendly Visitor LA County tab. If you have any difficulty with the website, please send me an email and I'll send you a link right away.
If you are retired, still working, going to school or have 1 hour per week to spare, You are NEEDED!
Fill out an application today!
Thank you for considering this very rewarding and enjoyable experience.
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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 Private Residence Long Beach & LakewoodLong Beach, CA 90808
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 1 Hour Per Week - Set Your Own Schedule
- Background check, one 3 hour training session in Long Beach.