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156 people are interested
Project CARE Friendly Visiting Program
ORGANIZATION: Tompkins County Office for the Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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156 people are interested
Project CARE provides in-home support and companionship to residents of Tompkins County who are aged 60 and over by providing a weekly friendly visit, especially to older adults who are lonely, homebound or socially isolated. The program can also provide a weekly respite break for family caregivers. Volunteers are needed to make weekly friendly visits, provide assistance with technology, bill paying or short-term errands such as an errand, gardening, organization, special projects, or light housecleaning. Hours are based on volunteer's schedule. Volunteer commitment is 1-3 hours per week based on your schedule. Volunteers form a close bond and enrich the life of the older adult they are matched with.
Project Generations is part of Project CARE but volunteers are undergraduate students from local colleges. Please let me know if you are a local undergraduate student and what college you attend in your note.
Please watch for our new Project CARE webpage which is currently under construction!
More opportunities with Tompkins County Office for the Aging
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About Tompkins County Office for the Aging
Location:
214 W. Martin Luther King Jr./State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tompkins County Office for the Aging is to assist older adults and persons with long term care needs to live independently in their homes and communities with quality of life and dignity.
Description
Project CARE is a volunteer program serving frail or isolated seniors in their homes. Volunteers provide companionship, respite for caregivers, or help with household chores and errands.
The Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program is a volunteer program to advocate for residents in long term care facilities and promote change in the long term care system. Trained and certified long term care ombudsmen work with residents, families, and staff in long term care facilities in order to resolve residents' specific concerns.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
214 W Martin Luther King Jr/State StreetIthaca, NY 14850
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Basic Computer Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers are asked to commit to 1-3 hours per week ongoing. Volunteers can also serve in an on-call assistance basis (errands, grocery shopping, technology assistance, etc..)
- Volunteers should have transportation options available or be within bus routes or walking distance.