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11 people are interested
Teach Basic Technology Skills to a Senior (throughout OC)
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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11 people are interested
Volunteer Action for Aging is a volunteer service program that provides activities for seniors designed to increase socialization and an overall sense of well-being.
Why is socialization so vital? 43% of older Americans report feeling lonely and medical experts say social isolation needs to be seen as a public-health issue.
Event Description: Volunteers work one on one with a senior in their home to answer questions about smartphones, tablets and laptops: how to text, save a contact, use Facebook, set calendar reminders, etc.
Empower a senior to embrace technology which can help them remain connected to their loved ones and the community. By offering your time, you are helping treat the social isolation that many seniors experience.
Qualifications:
Comfortable with technology, no need to be an expert.
Interested in seniors, social, able to work with clients of a diverse background.
Patience & good communication skills.
Must be 25+ years old.
Attend training and complete background and reference checks
Time Commitment: Varies, generally 1 hour a week
Location: opportunities throughout Orange County & Los Angeles County
If you are interest in volunteering, please contact Brianne Ellsworth at bellsworth@scanhealthplan.com or 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 Homeorange county, CA 92614
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour / week