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4 people are interested
Seeking Bilingual (Spanish/ English) Caring and Friendly Visitors for Seniors
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Action for Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Come volunteer to be a friendly visitor to Seniors
Available volunteering Locations include: Long Beach, Norwalk and Los Angeles
Friendly Visitor Program Description: Volunteers are matched with a senior that is need of companionship. The volunteer will meet at the senior's home for 1 hour each week in order to enjoy time together, offering friendship and an opportunity to enjoy one another's company.
Qualifications:
- complete 1 training session
- pass background check and reference check
- Time Commitment: 2 -5 hours / month
- social, reliable, trustworthy and caring.
If you have at least one hour per week to share with a senior, please contact me regarding this opportunity!
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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.
If you are interest in volunteering, please fill out an application online: https://scan.samaritan.com/custom/501/index.php?
If you have questions please feel free to contact Edlin Fresquez: EFresquez@scanhealthplan.com or
(562) 637-7185 Ext. 7185
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
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WHEN
WHERE
Senior's HomeNorwalk, CA 90650
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25