Tujunga Neighbor Needs A Friendly Visitor Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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A senior woman in her 80's has requested a visit from a Friendly Visitor Volunteer in her home in Tujunga. Her health problems and inability to drive any longer limits her social interactions. She lives with her husband, but he is a quiet man who spends much of his time reading. She would like to have a female volunteer to chat with once a week for an hour.
She enjoys crossword puzzles and making cards. She was swimming at the local YMCA but transportation is often a barrier for this activity. The Volunteer cannot drive the senior, so a home visit with her would be welcome.
She and her husband have caregiving services several times per week. No personal or home care is required from the volunteer; just a kind heart and a friendly conversation would be greatly appreciated.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to assist isolated, lonely seniors in their home. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge.
Please visit our website scan.samaritan.com and click on the LA County Friendly Visitor tab to complete the application. If you have questions, please feel free to call or email Teri at 562-637-7175 or email at thershberg@scanhealthplanMore opportunities with Volunteer Action for Aging
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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 HomeTujunga, CA 91042
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2019
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. You set your own schedule.
- This client has some diminished memory but she is pleasant and would enjoy company.