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1 person is interested
A Female Scrabble Player to be a Friendly Visitor in Long Beach
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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1 person is interested
We are looking for a female volunteer to become a Friendly Visitor to a Scrabble player. She is 80 years old. She lives in a very nice, secured apartment complex in Long Beach. She is alert and smart and enjoys Scrabble. (we will provide the game). We are looking for a volunteer that can give at least 1 hour per week to visit with this senior.
You set your own schedule with the senior. No personal care or housework involved.
Just fun getting to know each other and of course playing Scrabble.
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.
Please complete an application on our website scan.samartian.com Click on the Friendly Visitor tab. If you have questions, please call or email Teri at 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 90810
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 30
- Orientation or Training
- Just 1 hour a week. The schedule is very flexible. You and the senior set your schedule at the convenience of you both.
- Must play Scrabble. You don't have to be an expert just willing to play this game and visit.