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1 person is interested
Laguna Hills Friendly Visitor Volunteer Needed
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
A very interesting man who lives in Laguna Hills would enjoy meeting you. He is 71 years old, he is a Veteran of the Armed Services. He is interested in math, history, and geneology. He is a highly educated and would appreciate having a great conversation with you!
He is retired professional. He has some medical challenges that prevent from being as social as he would like to be.
He lives with his family but they are busy working and he is often alone at home.
This is a very good opportunity to meet a very engaging and interesting man who would appreciate a visit from you one hour per week. There is no personal/medical care or transportation required. Just an engaging, friendly, and caring person that might share his interests and yours.
This opportunity is a small commitment for a large reward! Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program to assist isolated seniors in their home. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge. Take Action Today! Give me a call, or send me an email to get the details. You are NEEDED!
Fill out an application today!
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 Hills, CA 92653
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2019
SKILLS
- History
- Mathematics
- 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 and the senior set your own schedule.
- A patient, caring and reliable volunteer who has friendship to share.