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Telephone Reassurance Calls (Isolation Mitigation)

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ORGANIZATION: Health Visions of East St. Louis

  • 21 people are interested
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This volunteer initiative is an opportunity for participants to assist in maintaining the psychological health of the elderly in our community. As people age, they lose friends, they travel less, and they lose face time with their families. In order to keep these people from becoming more isolated, we recruit volunteers that are willing to call these people on a regular basis. Through these check-ins, we hope to spark new relationships that will sustain an aging population that is often desperate for companionship. In doing so, we hope to enrich the lives of these people, while warding off depression. Moreover, we hope that these relationships are mutually beneficial for the volunteers we bring on!

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About Health Visions of East St. Louis

Location:

1269 North 89th St., Ste. 7, East. St. Louis, IL 62203, US

Mission Statement

Inspired by the compassion of Jesus and the example of Blessed Catherine Kasper, HealthVisions of East St. Louis strives to empower the people in East St. Louis to live healthier. "For I was hungry and you have me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me..." Mathew 25:35-36

Description

HealthVisions of East St. Louis (HVESL) is a faith-based ministry of HealthVisions Medwest, which is sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. HVESL initiates, coordinates, and implements community based health improvement activities through partnerships.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Faith-Based
Seniors
Crisis Support, Faith-Based, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

(38.6005,-90.08402)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • The time spent making calls is totally up to the volunteer. A brief check-in may be all some people need. However, we do encourage our volunteers to call on a weekly basis if possible.
  • We require an application, reference check, and background check from each participant.

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