South Orange County Friendly Visitor Needed for Senior Man
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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A mature male Volunteer is needed in the Laguna Hills area right away!
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.
We are looking for a male volunteer to visit a 72 year old man in his home in Laguna Hills. He is coping with a chronic health issue. He doesn't get out very much. He feels isolated and would enjoy the company of a man who is interested in mathematics, history and geneaology. He is a Veteran. This very smart and interesting man has been waiting for a volunteer for over 6 months. Please contact us to have a very valuable and rewarding experience being a Friendly Visitor.
We ask for just 1 hour per week. A small price for a very large reward. No personal care or housework involved.
Please go onto our website scan.samaritan.com and click on Friendly Visitor to complete an application. Please call Teri at 562-637-7175 if you need further information.
Give an early holiday gift to yourself and this very interesting gentleman. The gift of time and companionship is invaluable.
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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 HomeLaguna Woods, CA 92653
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 35
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour per week. Very flexible schedule You set your own visits with the senior and the convenience of both of you.
- Share the same interests as mathematics, history, or genealogy. A military veteran would be very desirable but not necessary.