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5 people are interested
Drive seniors to doctor appointments! (Seeking Richmond area volunteers)
ORGANIZATION: Ashby Village
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Ashby Village is a community network of seniors living in the cities of Berkeley, Kensington, Albany, El Cerrito, Emeryville, parts of Oakland and Richmond who want to remain independent, in their own homes and communities for as long as possible into old age. Volunteers provide a variety of short term services to help this happen. Although there are opportunities for other kinds of help, one of the greatest needs is for drivers to medical appointments or shopping. The amount of time spent volunteering could be small, but the gratitude and satisfaction is large.
We are currently expanding our services to the Richmond community, and we are looking for volunteers from Richmond.
Although there are opportunities for other kinds of help, one of the greatest needs is for drives to medical appointments or grocery shopping.
The amount of time spent volunteering could be small, but the gratitude and satisfaction is large.
Volunteer screening includes: Application, references, background check, interview, and orientation/training.
check our website: http://ashbyvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=748044&module_id=105426
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About Ashby Village
Location:
1821 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707, US
Mission Statement
Ashby Village is a vibrant East Bay nonprofit organization that connects older adults with each other and resources to age well in the places they call home and to engage in their communities. We’re committed to building an inclusive organization and culture that advances access to practical services and social and cultural programs for older adults from all backgrounds and economic means. We’re aging together with dignity, purpose, and self-determination in the diverse, multi-generational communities we cherish.
Description
Volunteers are essential to our village community! Ashby Village volunteers support a broad range of social and cultural activities built by and for members, and they assist members with practical services such as rides to doctor appointments, friendly visits, technology assistance, and grocery shopping.
Ashby Village volunteers enjoy:
- Being a part of something bigger than themselves,
- Staying active - physically, mentally and socially, and
- Connecting with others and feeling part of community
With remote and in-person opportunities, volunteering with Ashby Village offers the flexibility to choose how, when and where you apply your talents, skills and experience. A sample of volunteer opportunities directly supporting members includes:
- Providing rides
- Assisting with technology (Mac and PC)
- Shopping for groceries
- Making friendly visits
- Performing small home repairs
- Assisting with gardening
Additional volunteer opportunities are available assisting program teams and in the Ashby Village office, such as:
- Supporting technology education for members
- Helping to plan and support events
- Providing office administrative support
- Supporting marketing and communications with your website, photography, social media and/or writing talents
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1821 Catalina AveBerkeley, CA 94707
DATE POSTED
June 17, 2021
SKILLS
- Transportation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Clean driving record