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Friendly Visitors Who Love Dogs in South Bay - Give of Yourself
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
Are you looking for an easy way to give back to your local South Bay seniors in need of support? Then you stumbled upon a great opportunity from Volunteer Action for Aging (VAA)! Join us as a Friendly Visitor Volunteer where you will meet an older adult who you can share stories, wisdom, experiences, and friendship with! A flexible schedule serving just one hour each week. You can and will change the life of someone by bringing your thoughtful company and support.
We are looking for several volunteers to serve in the South Bay area.
One of the seniors who has requested a volunteer has some special requests. She is a 66 year old woman with 3 small dogs. She enjoys reading, crafts such as sewing and cross stitching, country music, and movie genres ranging from romance to crime dramas. She’s hoping to meet someone with the same interests and who is open to take short walks, meet for a coffee or lunch or play card games with. This opportunity is best for someone who is available during the daytime on weekdays.
Other seniors in the South Bay are waiting as well. Help us clear out our waiting list. No one should wait to have some company and companionship.
VAA is a community service of SCAN Health Plan. Through friendly visits at a senior’s home volunteers make a difference for isolated and lonely seniors. Best of all, it’s free to seniors. If you live or work in the South Bay and you’d like to learn more details, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Please give us a call at 562-637-7175 or send an email to thershberg@scanhealthplan.com for more information, or sign up online at scan.samaritan.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 Private ResidenceCarson and other South Bay CitiesTorrance, CA 90813
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 30
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week daytime weekdays FLEXIBLE
- Must be willing to be in a home with dogs.