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9 people are interested
Remote Companion for Japanese-speaking Assisted Living Resident
ORGANIZATION: Acquaint
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9 people are interested
HomeAgain VR’s program makes social enrichment and adventure accessible to everyone, regardless of age, income, or physical ability. Our volunteers guide isolated individuals, especially older adults, through virtual tours of the world, providing companionship and engaging experiences.
One of the senior living communities we work with has a resident who would like to participate in our guided virtual activities, but she no longer remembers English and can only speak her first language, Japanese. We currently need a Japanese-speaking volunteer who can be a companion and virtual tour guide for her. Time commitment is 30 minutes - 1 hour per week.
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About Acquaint
Location:
1685 134th Ave SE., i103, BELLEVUE, WA 98005, US
Mission Statement
Acquaint provides a platform which enables volunteers from around the world to grow and learn through human connections.
Description
Acquaint is a nonprofit peacebuilding organization that works to heal divisions and prevent conflict. Enthusiastic volunteers from over countries connect on our website for one-on-one conversations to share culture and perspectives.
Interactions on Acquaint are made easier and more fun by a series of virtual icebreakers. By listening and sharing with one another, we work to build peace and global solidarity. This is "cultural networking" and it has the power to gradually erode barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding that divide humanity.
Each week, volunteers enter their availability on the platform and are paired for sessions based on their time. Pairings are random. Volunteers could end up talking to someone right down the street or on the other side of the world. Either way, there is much they can learn from each other!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2020
SKILLS
- Japanese
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 30 minutes - 1 hour per week
- Volunteers must review our training materials and participate in several practice sessions with our experienced volunteers. For this particular opportunity, the volunteer must speak fluent Japanese.