Provide ongoing companionship and support to seniors who may feel isolated or lonely. In addition, provide encouragement to help them remain connected to their communities.
Location: Remotely (through telephone reassurance) and/or In-Person depending on the volunteer’s comfort level and availability
Responsibilities and Duties:
Accompany clients to social activities and medical appointments (does not include transporting client)
Assist with activities of daily living and simple chores (excluding personal or medical care)
Encourage clients to stay active and connected
Comply with Confidentiality Agreement to protect both parties
Adhere to program policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Reside in Hillsborough or Pinellas County
Pass a Level II Background Check
Ability to listen and provide companionship
Patience, compassion, and dedication
Commitment Expected:
Volunteers are expected to serve at least 15 hours per week
Training
After receiving your completed application, you will be registered for 20-hour Pre-Service Orientation.
Upon completion of the 20-hour Pre-Service Orientation volunteers are required to complete a 20-hour shadowing training with an experienced volunteer
Subsequent trainings are provided on a regular basis
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay provides solutions to community challenges by engaging volunteers aged 55+
Description
Programs Offered Through Seniors in Service:
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
The Foster Grandparent Program recruits senior volunteers (55+) to go into schools and after-school programs to mentor at-risk and special needs children and provide them with one-on-one, individualized attention
Senior Companion Program (SCP)
The Senior Companion Program recruits senior volunteers (55+) to go into the homes of homebound, elderly clients and provide them with companionship and assistance.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
The RSVP Program recruits senior volunteers(55+) to participate more fully in the life of the community through volunteer service. The program matches the considerable wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience of this vital and rapidly growing age group with the addressing of critical needs and unresolved issues in our community.
Operation Veteran Connect
Provides companionship to veterans, enabling them to live independently. Supports the VA in supporting providing Whole Health support to veterans.
Seniors in Service values diversity. Individuals of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender and/or those with disabilities are encouraged to engage with our organization.
CAUSE AREAS
Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
330 5th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL33701
(27.77573,-82.64028)
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2023
SKILLS
Elder care
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Volunteers are expected to serve at least 15 hours per week
Reside in Hillsborough or Pinellas County
Pass a Level II Background Check
Ability to listen and provide companionship
Patience, compassion, and dedication
