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1 person is interested
Brentwood Neighbor Would Enjoy a Friendly Visitor Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
Working or living in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles offers a variety of vibrant experiences. There are seniors who are isolated and alone in this lovely area of LA? We are looking for a female volunteer who would like to share an hour a week with a senior who is smart and conversational but finds it difficult to interact and enjoy the neighborhood.
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 own home.
We ask the volunteer to visit the senior in their home for just one hour per week. The schedule is very flexible. You and the senior work out visits that are convenient for both of you. No personal or medical care required. We are asking the volunteer to visit, chat, talk a walk, visit the local library together, hear a story, or tell about an experience.
This senior is mobile, educated and talkative. She is making an effort to overcome some of the anxieties that keep her isolated and would enjoy your company.
No special skills needed. This is your opportunity to make a significant difference in someone's life who is reaching out for a caring volunteer who has the empathy to offer some support to a senior in need.
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 HomeBrentwood, CA 90049
DATE POSTED
June 21, 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. Schedule is very flexible. Arrange for visits that are convenient for the volunteer and the senior!
- We need a volunteer who is patient and caring. This senior has struggles with self-imposed isolation. She is wanting a companion to assist her with moving forward with positive conversation and activities that focus on living life to the fullest.