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17 people are interested
Connect with an LGBTQ Older Adult through our Friendly Visitor Program!
ORGANIZATION: Openhouse
Please visit the new page to apply.
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17 people are interested
Connections are what give us a sense of community, and feeling like we belong to a community, fosters our wellbeing. The Friendly Visitor Program enables our LGBTQ+ elders to develop a stronger sense of community through regular visits with trained volunteers. We match volunteers with our amazing elders for ongoing social, emotional and some practical support. Since friendships don’t just happen, we ask our volunteers to commit at least a year to the program and visit their community member twice a month.
More opportunities with Openhouse
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About Openhouse
Location:
65 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Mission Statement
Founded in San Francisco in 1998, Openhouse enables San Francisco Bay Area lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, direct services, and community programs. Openhouse works to reduce isolation and empower LGBT seniors to improve their health, well-being and economic security.
Description
To further our mission, Openhouse:
- Is building housing welcoming to LGBT older adults.
- Organizes housing and service clinics to provide LGBT seniors with resources and support to find affordable, stable housing and welcoming health and social services.
- Offers hundreds of LGBT-affirming programs including health and wellness workshops, an HIV support group, yoga, meditation, monthly discussion groups, game days, arts and writing programs, cultural events, outings, and much more.
- Provides ongoing, weekly emotional support and companionship to LGBT seniors through a volunteer-based Friendly Visitor program.
Openhouse recognizes and affirms that LGBT older adults live at intersections of race, ethnicity, class, culture, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, spirituality, and ability. Openhouse is committed to creating a safe environment to encourage and support participants to share their diverse perspectives and identities to foster dynamic community engagement.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
65 Laguna St.San Francisco, CA 94102
DATE POSTED
August 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Commit at least a year to the program and visit community member at least twice a month.