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5 people are interested
Seeking Bilingual Tech Savvy Volunteers to teach seniors (Korean, Mandarin)
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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5 people are interested
Help keep seniors connected to loved ones by teaching them about technology!
We are seeking a volunteers who want to work one on one with seniors in Irvine to answer questions about their personal devices. Most often our clients want to learn the basics: texting, facebook, checking voicemail, connecting to internet, etc.
We are specifically seeking bilingual Korean/Engilsh and Mandarin/English speakers.
Volunteers should enjoy chatting, be patient and reliable, as well as comfortable with technology - you don't have to be an expert. Training provided.
The schedule is flexible, generally during the week sometime during normal business hours. You can volunteer 1 or 2 times a month for 1-2 hour sessions.
Our agency, Volunteer Action for Aging, is a community service of SCAN Health Plan. We focus providing socialization for seniors through caring volunteers.
If you live or work in the Irvine, CA area and you’d like to learn more, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
Brianne Ellsworth
bellsworth@scanhealthplan.com
562-637-7231
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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 CommunityIrvine, CA 92604
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- Korean
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 2 -4 hours / month