Tagalog Speaking Female Friendly Visitor Volunteer Needed in Long Beach
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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A very nice 79 year old senior woman who lives in a private home in Long Beach would enjoy the companionship of a bi-lingual Tagalog/English speaking female Friendly Visitor Volunteer. This lovely woman lives with her family in Long Beach but she is alone during the weekdays because her family works full time and she is confined to her home due to health challenges. She reports that she would enjoy conversation with a volunteer who speaks Tagalog. She speaks English but feels more comfortable in her native language.
She would like to take walks in the neighborhood, exchange stories, and develop a caring companionship with a Tagalog speaking female volunteer. There is no personal care or housework duties expected. We are just asking for a kind and friendly Tagalog speaking volunteer to offer 1 hour per week to this senior in her home.
It might be fun to try playing cards, doing puzzles or both of you learning some new way to enjoy an activity together. A visit of 1 hour per week is expected but more time is always available at the convenience of the volunteer and senior.
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 home. Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge. Take Action Today! Give me a call, or send me an email to get the details. You are NEEDED!
Fill out an application today! Go onto our website scan.samaritan.com or contact Teri Hershberg, 562-637-7175, 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 HomeLong Beach, CA 90805
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2019
SKILLS
- Bilingual
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week. You and the senior work out the schedule at the convenience of each of you. A small time commitment for a very large reward.
- Bi-lingual English/Tagalog