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1 person is interested
Spanish speaker: Visit a Senior and Teach Technology Skills in Long Beach, CA
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
If you enjoy teaching people about technology & chatting and want to make a significant impact in the life of an older adult this opportunity is for you!
We are seeking a volunteer who wants to visit a senior in her home in Long Beach, California, to provide social companionship and teach her how to use her tablet and smartphone. The woman is in her 70's likes music and taking walks. Ideally as a volunteer you will be available during the week for a visit. Volunteer must be bilingual Spanish speaking.
Our agency, Volunteer Action for Aging, is a community service of SCAN Health Plan. Through friendly visits at a senior’s home in Long Beach volunteers make a difference to isolated and lonely seniors. Best of all, it’s free to seniors. If you live or work in the Long Beach, CA area and you’d like to learn more, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Please call Brianne at 562-637-7231 or send an email to bellsworth@scanhealthplan.com for more information.
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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 HomeLong Beach, CA 90806
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Basic Computer Skills
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week. Schedule is very flexible.
- Live or work in the city of Long Beach area. Commit reliably to 1 visit per week for at least 1 month