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19 people are interested
Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Community Partnership on Aging
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19 people are interested
Befriend a senior with limited social interaction. Enhance their quality of life by providing social interaction, mental stimulation and emotional support to senior citizens residing in our service area. The goal is to help individuals maintain feelings of independence and self-worth and increase their social contacts and connections.
Qualifications:
- True comfort with and sincere desire to assist seniors
- Ability to make others feel at ease
- Skilled in active-listening
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable engaging with those with differing opinions and/or lifestyles
- Ability to get to client’s home or agreed upon public location
More opportunities with Community Partnership on Aging
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Partnership on Aging
Location:
1370 Victory Dr., South Euclid, PA 44121, US
Mission Statement
The Community Partnership on Aging is committed to improving lives through programs and services that support independence, community involvement and well being.
Description
For over 40 years the Community Partnership on Aging has serving older adults in Cleveland's eastern suburbs . Originally started as the Tri-City Consortium on Aging, as our client base grew, our name changed too. Currently, CPA provide programs and services to residents of 6 cities: Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Richmond Heights and South Euclid.
Helping resident remain independent is a primary focus of CPA. Our social workers help residents deal with the factors that impact independence by providing information, referrals and likes to resources for a wide range of services. From home maintenance, to housekeeping to transportation and safety issues, CPA offers an arrange of programs and services to address these needs.
We also promote community involvement through by inviting residents to volunteer in the community, and to become active members of their community, participating in community sponsored events.
Well-being is enhanced through our nutrition services, social opportunities, daily programming, fitness & exercise classes and health education opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1370 Victory Dr.South Euclid, OH 44121
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 1 - 1.5 hour per visits, 2 visits per month
- Background Check, at agency expense