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Host a Coffee Hour for Seniors in Oakland - Cantonese/English (Oak Street)

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ORGANIZATION: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

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In December 2012, Satellite Housing and Affordable Housing Associates merged to create SAHA, an organization dedicated to providing quality, service-enriched affordable housing to East Bay residents.

Do you like socializing with people? Volunteer to host a Coffee Hour for seniors! Coffee Hour happens once a weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 am -11:30 am) at our Oak Street property. As the volunteer, you'll set up the coffee and tea, socialize with residents, help to translate coversations, and clean up afterwards. We are seeking volunteers who are bilinugal in Cantonese and English.

SAHA serves a very diverse demographic of seniors in the East Bay, a large percentage of which have limited English-speaking proficiency. The volunteer will help make programs and materials accessible to our diverse resident populace.


Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms, and background screening prior to beginning their placement.

About SAHA: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is committed to providing quality, service-enriched, affordable housing in the bay area. Our Community Engagement Program aims to connect SAHA’s residents with the surrounding neighborhood through innovative, high-impact, and responsive programs that forge mutually beneficial relationships. By providing consistent, volunteer-led programming, we hope to build community at each of our properties while offering accessible socialization opportunities. Visit www.sahahomes.org for more information.

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About Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

Location:

1835 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission: SAHA provides quality affordable homes and services that empower people and strengthen neighborhoods. Our Values: We believe that: Every person needs a home. We commit to communities for the long term. Services in housing best support our residents and empower people to thrive. High quality design inspires people and builds community. Green building and practices lead to a healthy, sustainable society. Innovation and thoughtful risk-taking are part of how we pursue excellence. Financial health and sustainability are essential to the endurance of our mission and impact. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work. Our workplace reflects the same values we bring to our homes.

Description

The purpose of the SAHA's Volunteer Program is to improve the quality of living and promote health and well-being for Satellite Housing's residents. Volunteers will help foster community by facilitating activities for the residents, such as exercise groups, art classes, discussion groups, providing health and wellness information, leading or participating in games, assisting with special events, etc. The residents really appreciate the effort that is put forth by the volunteers, and look forward to the weekly interactions.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Seniors
Community, Education & Literacy, Seniors

WHEN

Wed Feb 05, 2025 - Mon May 05, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE

1109 Oak StreetOakland, CA 94607

(37.79934,-122.26421)
 

SKILLS

  • Cantonese / Mandarin
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Translation

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 hour weekly for up to 4 months.

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