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17 people are interested
Turkish Speaking Volunteer Phone Friend
ORGANIZATION: Providence ElderPlace
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17 people are interested
Providence ElderPlace-PACE is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence ElderPlace helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as possible.
Our Turkish speaking volunteer will contact one or two participants whose first language is Turkish via phone and talk with them about any topics that interest the two of you. Reaching isolated seniors is so important now during this pandemic. You can make a difference in the life of one of our respected elders.
Volunteers will call participants from home at a regular time on a schedule convenient to the participant and themselves. Suggested frequency of calls is once or twice a week.
A virtual orientation, tele support training and a background check are required for this opportunity.
Qualifications:
- Turkish Speaking skills
- Good listening skills
- Good Phone skills
- Tact
- Confidentiality
- Dependability
- 16 + years of age
More opportunities with Providence ElderPlace
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Providence ElderPlace
Location:
2811 South 102nd St.Suite 220, Tukwila, WA 98168, US
Mission Statement
PACE programs keep older adults as healthy as possible in the community by providing comprehensive health care and social services including: primary and specialty medical care, a day health program, social work services, rehabilitation, housing (if necessary) and much more.
Description
Providence ElderPlace is an innovative program of health care and social services for older adults. Our model of care is known as PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly).Participants attend the Providence ElderPlace Center on a regular basis, and transportation is provided. The ElderPlace team of health care and social service professionals and our affiliates provide comprehensive integrated care to our participants.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 18, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 20 minutes to two hours per week
- Must speak Turkish at an intermediate level or above.