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Helping Hands for Seniors

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ORGANIZATION: Lifeline, Inc

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The Helping Hands for Seniors Program matches eligible seniors (60+) with volunteers to provide much-needed assistance. Vetted volunteers will assist with daily activities that are essential for senior health and safety.

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About Lifeline, Inc

Location:

8 North State Street, Suite 300, PAINESVILLE, OH 44077, US

Mission Statement

Lifeline is Lake County's community action agency. Mission statement: "To lead the community in the fight against poverty by offering programs and opportunities to empower our residents to achieve self sufficiency". The Volunteer Guardian Program serves those who are deemed incompetent by the Probate Court and require additional assistance with issues such as those related to health and housing. Clients will include those who are elderly, disabled, struggling with mental illness or other chronic conditions.

Description

Lifeline was founded on June 19, 1973 with the mission of helping Lake County's low-income residents by providing assistance and life skills programming that was designed to increase self-sufficiency. In 1980, Lifeline became a participating agency of the United Way of Lake County. In 1987, Lifeline was designated as Lake County's Community Action Agency by the Ohio Department of Development. And in 2008, Lifeline became certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health as a mental health agency.

Today, Lifeline is a community leader in providing services and advocating for Lake County residents who live in poverty. Program areas include housing, health services, financial literacy, information and referral services, utility assistance and reentry outreach.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

8 North State StreetPainesville, OH 44077

(41.7265,-81.24089)
 

SKILLS

  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Home Repair
  • Housekeeping
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Organization

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • The volunteer chooses when and what they are available to help with. There are no minimum hours a volunteer must complete.
  • The volunteer needs to be able to access website to see opportunities.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • No Donation

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