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11 people are interested
Bilingual Spanish Speaking Volunteer needed to befriend & teach a senior how to use tech in Orange
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.
Friendly Visitor Program Description: Volunteers are matched with a senior to provide companionship in the seniors home. This senior is looking for someone who can also teach her how to better use her smartphone.
Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish speaking; interested in seniors, social, able to work with clients of a diverse background, patient, comfortable with technology (you don't have to be an expert!). Must be 18+ years old.
Time Commitment: just 1 hour per week!
Location: Orange / 92866
Empower a senior to embrace technology which can help them stay connected to their loved ones and the community! By offering your time, you too are helping combat social isolation that many seniors experience.
If interested, 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 Communityorange, CA 92866
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2020
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week
- Bilingual Spanish speaking