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2 people are interested
A Smoker Needs A Friend - Friendly Visitor Needed in Laguna Woods
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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2 people are interested
A nice 75 year old woman who lives alone in Laguna Woods has requested to meet a Friendly Visitor Volunteer. She does smoke cigarettes in her home. She has some physical challenges that limit her ability to be out and about and participating in social opportunities.
Our program matches volunteers with seniors who have requested a Friendly Volunteer to visit just one hour per week. Your schedule is flexible. Set up appointments that are convenient for both of you.
No personal/medical care or transportation is requested. This senior would like someone to talk to, take short walks with, share stories, play cards or just get to know each other.
You don't need special skills just an open heart and 1 hour a week to share.
If you are a friendly and patient person who has one hour a week to share and you don't mind a smoking environment; then we really would like you to join our Friendly Visitor Program.
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@scanhealthplan.com
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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 HomeLaguna Woods, CA 92637
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week. Make a schedule that fits for you and the senior!
- Will be able to tolerate a cigarette smoking environment.