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ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
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Do you have a special talent or hobby to share? Are you interested in providing companionship and socialization to older adults in your community?
The Day Break III program in Sunnyvale (located at 535 Old San Francisco Road, First United Methodist Church) provides seniors with mild to moderate Alzheimer's or other related forms of dementia with the opportunity to engage in enriching activities in a safe environment away from home while their family caregivers receive some much-needed respite (break). The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am - 3pm. The seniors participate in socialization and health promotion activities, games, music, crafts, and lunch.
As a program volunteer, you would:
* Assist clients with program activities (helping with crafts projects, assisting with exercise, providing appropriate conversation, etc.)
* Support staff who are leading activities. Make sure you listen to all the instructions and provide directions for clients.
* Encourage clients to participate in program activities. Assist clients with the activities, but allow clients to do the activities on their own.
* Help with set-up and clean-up during lunch
* Offer support and reassurance to participants
* Assist with preparation for future activities
* Lead activities
* Provide appropriate conversation with clients. Please speak clearly and slowly to clients and control voice level as to not disrupt other clients.
* Respect clients, staff, and other volunteers
* Assist staff in other ways as needed
Please call today for more information about this volunteer opportunity and to receive an application. Please note that due to state licensing requirements for adult day care programs, a TB test and background check are required for all volunteers over the age of 18. Catholic Charities will reimburse you for all related costs.
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About Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Location:
2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County serves and advocates for individuals and families in need, especially those living in poverty. Rooted in gospel values, we work to create a more just and compassionate community in which people of all cultures and beliefs can participate.
Description
Catholic Charities employs integrated services designed to address the multiple factors that impact one's ability to be self sufficient and stable. Also because these issues have intergenerational impact, Catholic Charities programs are geared to reach families and across age groups: At-risk youth and their parents Older adult caregivers and caregivers of older adults Single parents Individuals Newly arrived immigrants and refugees Catholic Charities serves people of all beliefs, cultures, ethnicities and ages.
Because Catholic Charities values the contribution you're making to our work; the agency offers all volunteers the following important benefits:
Developing marketable skills for future career opportunities;
Personal growth through the experience of working with a diverse staff
Training and other learning opportunities;
Annual recognition events;
Coverage under Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Workers' Compensation insurance policy;
Credit Union privileges at County Federal Credit Union.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
535 Old San Francisco RdFirst United Methodist ChurchSunnyvale, CA 94086
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18