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ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
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Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among elders in Chicago. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. Join us this year and make a new friend!
We utilize a small bus to take elders to and from parties and events. We are seeking volunteers with experience driving large commercial vehicles and availability weekdays or weekends (or both!) Driving the bus does not require a CDL,
We are hoping to have a volunteer bus driver on most Thursday mornings and two or three Saturdays per month. We also host events on select holidays and on weeklong trips to our facility in Batavia during the summer and fall.
Join us at an upcoming orientation. Find more details on orientation, visit www.littlebrotherschicago.org/volunteer/sign-up-to-volunteer or call (312) 455-1000 or email general@littlebrotherschicago.org. Dates are also posted on our website. Attendance at an orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as a background screen.
Contact Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly today to make an impact in an elderly person's life!
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About Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
Location:
355 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
Description
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of elders who are isolated and alone. Our motto, flowers before bread, expresses the belief that love, dignity and beauty in life are as important as basic physical needs. This philosophy is reflected in all of our activities, which include one-on-one visits, holiday parties, vacations in the country and individual birthdays celebrated by the delivery of a cake and a gift. The quality of our services is just as important as the services themselves.The elders served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, few financial resources and many reside in dangerous and deteriorating neighborhoods. When we enter their lives we provide them with companionship, which is something that many of them have not had in years.
Last year we served nearly 1,200 elders, with the indispensable help of over 1,300 volunteers giving more than 54,000 hours of their time.
We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors and elders to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.
Help LBFE bring elders from isolation to celebration!
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
355 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60607
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Customer Service
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training