Bi Lingual Spanish Speaking Friendly Visitor in Central Los Angeles & Carson
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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In Los Angeles County we have so many giving and compassionate bi-lingual Spanish speaking people. Often our mono-lingual seniors wait for many months to connect with a volunteer who speaks Spanish. I know you are out there. Please step up to make this commitment.
We have two Spanish speaking male seniors waiting for a volunteer. One in Carson and one in central LA. Each would enjoy conversation, story telling and learning about you in their own language! One of these nice gentleman would like some basic help with his computer.
Our agency is Volunteer Action for Aging, a Community Service division of SCAN Health Plan. We coordinate a Friendly Visitor program. Our mission is to match caring volunteers with seniors who may need some company. This opportunity involves no personal or home care, just an hour per week of getting to know someone new! Our Friendly Visitor program is free of charge.
This opportunity is a small commitment for a large reward! Just 1 hour per week to play cards, chat, take a walk, talk about the past, present and future with a senior who has wisdom, humor, and is appreciative of your time and your ability to listen and speak in your common language!
If you have questions please feel free to contact 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 HomeCarson and Central Los Angeles, CA 90745
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Schedule is flexible. Set your own schedule at the convenience of you and the senior.
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English