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Retired & Senior Volunteers Needed

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ORGANIZATION: Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs

  • 1 person is interested

Retired & Senior Volunteers needed to work at American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge located in Jefferson, La. to provide support for cancer patients and/or survivors. Other opportunites available as well to provide such things as clerical support in office, food bank support, and tax assistance.

More opportunities with Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs

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About Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs

Location:

1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 402, New Orleans, LA 70123, US

Mission Statement

Helping People. Changing Lives. Building Communities.

Description

Jefferson Community Action Programs (JEFFCAP) is Jefferson Parish's agency dedicated to empowering as many families in Jefferson Parish and surrounding areas, including our elderly, disabled, economically disadvantaged, and youth through our various programs. Linkages have been built with federal, state, local, and private agencies to provide a wide array of services to meet the clients' needs.

JeffCAP offers programs ranging from Head Start to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, mortgage, and utility assistance, to helping families keep their homes and referrals to external programs that offer temporary shelter for those who have lost their homes. Other programs include the distribution of food commodities and subsidizing meals for Head Start children.

CAUSE AREAS

Emergency & Safety
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Emergency & Safety, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1221 Elmwood Park BoulevardNew Orleans, LA 70123

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Customer Service
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • The amount of service can vary from a few hours a month to almost full time depending upon individual's preference.
  • Volunteers must be age 55 or older.

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