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4 people are interested
Do you want to volunteer with seniors? Help out by leading socialization activities!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
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4 people are interested
Volunteer Action for Aging brings activities to seniors to keep them socially engaged. If you enjoy spending time and chatting with seniors, please join us.
We are looking for committed volunteers who can give about 2 hours every week (depends on event) to lead socialization activities for seniors.
These activities can be arts and crafts, writing clubs, tea time socials, etc. We'll work with you to determine the best event for the site!
We also have weekly volunteer events throughout the San Fernando Valley. To learn more contact
Ayleen Dimailig: adimailig@scanhealthplan.com or 562.637.7126.
More opportunities with Volunteer Action for Aging
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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 CommunitySan Fernando Valley, CA 91340
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Knitting
- People Skills
- Korean
- Russian
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours minimum per event. Events can be as many as volunteer is able to do.