Are you 55+? Volunteer for a senior Valentine's Day Dance and Lunch (Yorba Linda)
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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.
GiveBackers Volunteer Description: Designed for volunteers 55+, The GiveBackers is a unique group of individuals who volunteer throughout the community. GiveBackers help out when they can!
Our next opportunity is Friday, February 14th from 9am - 12:30pm. We will be helping with a Valentine's Day Dance and Lunch for seniors.
Volunteer Role:
- assist with raffle
- staff the soda bar
- serve lunch (when needed)
- set-up / clean-up
Location: Yorba Linda, CA 92886
If you are interested in volunteering, 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
Casa Loma AveYorba Linda, CA 92886
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- 3.5 hours