You are looking for a way to volunteer and give back to our community.
You love helping seniors.
You enjoy connecting with people.
You are dependable.
What is the impact of the Senior Engagement Program?
The Senior Engagement Volunteer Program encourages independence and self-sufficiency by helping Oklahoma seniors stay active in their lives, connected to their communities, and supporting aging in place. *The program does adhere to the CDC protocol, PPE is provided.
What would I do as a Senior Engagement Volunteer?
You will be partnered with a vulnerable senior, due to illness or age, from our community.
You will connect with a vulnerable senior, invest in their well-being, and support them through a variety of opportunities, such as:
-Engagement activities - movies, puzzles, physical activities, companionship, etc. -Respite Care - allowing a Caregiver an opportunity to take time for self-care. -Tasks Assistance Activities - dog walking, meal preparation, gardening, etc.
Volunteer at least 1.5 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Attend ongoing training.
I want to volunteer what do I do next?
Contact Melva Franklin, Senior Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 405.609.8930 or email mfranklin@sunbeamfamilyservices.org.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sunbeam Family Services
Location:
1100 NW 14th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide people of all ages with help, hope, and the opportunity to succeed.
Description
For more than 100 years, Sunbeam Family Services has served central Oklahoma’s most vulnerable citizens. Sunbeam is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for the poor and working poor in our community.
Since 1907, Sunbeam has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Today, all services are provided on a sliding-scale fee basis or free of charge, and include Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Foster Care and Senior Services.
Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1100 NW 14th St.Oklahoma City, OK73106
(35.48305,-97.53098)
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2021
SKILLS
Organization
People Skills
Relationship Building
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 16
Orientation or Training
The Senior Engagement Volunteer Program asks for a 6 month time commitment in order to establish and maintain relationships between the volunteer and senior.
