Offer a social visit to an isolated senior - Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Milan
ORGANIZATION: RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Washtenaw County
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to visit socially isolated older adults who need companionship.
Purpose: Build a meaningful relationship with a socially isolated person. This service helps allow that person to age in place. It also offers their families/caregivers a respite break. No direct care! No transporting the client, toileting, or bathing them! Chat, tell stories, play card games, watch TV, go for a walk together.
Qualifications: Polite and friendly, compassionate, is willing to take 2-4 hours of training relevant to working with older adults, can pass a background check, has their own vehicle for transportation. No experience required.
Timeframe: 2 hours a week for at least 6 months. Exceptions for vacations and special occasions are always possible- advanced notice is appreciated! Schedule is completely up to you and the family you are matched with.
Location of work: Anywhere in Washtenaw County. We pick families as geographically close as possible when matching volunteers to families.
Benefits:
- Training from helpful staff
- Time off for vacations with advanced notice
- Volunteer liability insurance to supplement your own medical and auto insurance
- Invitation to volunteer recognition events
- Meet like-minded people, make friends, build connections
- Feel good knowing you are doing a good deed
Volunteers must be age 55 or better to apply. Provide your phone number when applying.Email rsvp@csswashtenaw.org or call (734) 971-9781 ext. 364
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About RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Washtenaw County
Location:
4925 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, US
Mission Statement
To match older adults with meaningful volunteer opportunities in non-profit agencies in Washtenaw County.
Description
RSVP matches individuals 55 years and better with meaningful volunteer opportunities in Washtenaw County. Serving over 50 non-profit agencies in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MI 48106
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2020
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Must live within Washtenaw County, MI.