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11 people are interested
Unite, Read & Relate - For Individuals or Groups
ORGANIZATION: Age On (formally Age-Friendly Network Nevada)
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11 people are interested
This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who only want to volunteer once a month. This meaningful opportunity occurs one Wednesday a month @ 2:45 pm. You will be reading to memory care residents and it would be one-on-one, but it most likely wouldn't be the same person every-time. Volunteers will need to complete a background check. Patience and understanding is a must!
The background-check costs $18, at the cost to the volunteer.
***If under 18+, a background check is not required but*** Not suitable for children under 6.
Benefits:
Read aloud to older adults. For older adults who loved to read, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy.
There are many different reasons why older adults may give up reading. Common barriers include poor vision, lack of strength to hold up a book, tremors, dementia, and other medical reasons. Losing the ability to read often leaves people feeling withdrawn, sad and isolated.
By reading aloud to an older adult, you can help improve the quality of their life. Improvements include:
- Stimulate memories and creativity
- Improve mood and concentration
- Increase social interaction
Email or sign-up directly at
https://signup.com/go/SNqvaRc
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About Age On (formally Age-Friendly Network Nevada)
Location:
3304 Royce Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89121, US
Mission Statement
END AGEISM, UNIFY VOICES, DISRUPT THE NORM, THINK LOCAL Age-Friendly Network Nevada began in January of 2017, after acknowledging a need for an organization to facilitate a network aimed at providing a voice for older adults; that focuses on combating ageism, social and economic insecurities and also helps develop and support organizations promoting an age friendly city. AFNN is committed to local collaboration and thinks local first.
Description
AFNN was founded after recognizing a need that wasn’t being addressed in Southern Nevada. The founder often heard many older adults say "I just want to be heard" whether through disjointed health care, in addressing their needs, and many issues affecting their lives. It became too apparent, that many of these struggles were a product of ageism. Consequently, older adults are facing economic and social issues leaving a lack of connectivity, accessibility, unification, loneliness food and work insecurities, trumped by attitudes that their voice and opinions did not matter.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Location near W. Wayne Bunker Family Park7351 W Alexander RdLas Vegas, NV 89129
DATE POSTED
July 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- The 4th Wednesday of the month for a one hour
- If under 18+, a background check is not required but must be accompanied by an adult with a background check. Patience and understanding is a must!