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Brea 55+ Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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Volunteer Action for Aging is pleased to announce the launch of a new Friendly Caller Program for seniors in Brea! The goal of this program is to match a senior who may be isolated with a senior volunteer who cares. As a trained Friendly Caller volunteer, you can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness with a simple call, just once a week, which shows a lonely senior that someone cares.
Training for this volunteer opportunity will take place at the Brea Senior Center. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Tricia Homrighausen at 562.637.7157 or thomrighausen@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
Brea CommunityBrea, CA 92821
DATE POSTED
October 8, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week
- For background check: Driver's license number or California ID; SS number