Drive Isolated Seniors to Events During the Week
ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
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Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness among seniors. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. One of the many ways we do this is through summer vacation. Most vacation activities occur at our facility in Batavia, about 45 miles west of Chicago. But some activities are closer to home, especially for those elders that cannot go out to Batavia.
Volunteers that support the vacation program drive elders from their homes in Chicago to Batavia or to activities around Chicago, such as fishing or the movies. Trips to Batavia are on Wednesday in June and July. Chicago activities are varied, mostly a Thursday or Friday. Time commitment is roughly 10 AM - 4 PM.
Vacation activities are among the best events Little Brothers hosts! Contact us today to make an impact in an elderly person's life! Send inquiries or questions to jchartier@littlebrotherschicago.org or call 312-455-1000.
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About Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
Location:
355 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
Description
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of elders who are isolated and alone. Our motto, flowers before bread, expresses the belief that love, dignity and beauty in life are as important as basic physical needs. This philosophy is reflected in all of our activities, which include one-on-one visits, holiday parties, vacations in the country and individual birthdays celebrated by the delivery of a cake and a gift. The quality of our services is just as important as the services themselves.The elders served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, few financial resources and many reside in dangerous and deteriorating neighborhoods. When we enter their lives we provide them with companionship, which is something that many of them have not had in years.
Last year we served nearly 1,200 elders, with the indispensable help of over 1,300 volunteers giving more than 54,000 hours of their time.
We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors and elders to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.
Help LBFE bring elders from isolation to celebration!
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
355 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60607
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18