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Flexible Schedule
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Tampa, FL 33604
Location: 1306 West Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33604 Purpose and Duties: Would you like to brighten someone with a note? YOU CAN DO IT! You can help seniors in your community connect and fight isolation. Become a Pen Pals: Letters with Love Ambassador Coordinator. Each participant will create a happy spoon kit, which will be distributed in local assisted living communities for residents 55 and better. Time Commitment: Flexible Training/ Requirements for an Ambassador : Lead and coordinate fellow seniors or Pen pals to fight isolation. Gather participants and instructed them on how to start being a Letters with Love Ensure participants fill out materials in their Letters with Love kit. Monthly, mailed out the completes kits to the coordinator. How to do a Happy Spoon kit? Read the instructions in the kit. Fill out the application included. Write three letters to a senior telling them about yourself, maybe a joke, dedicate a poem or a riddle and let them know that they are loved. Making a difference can be so simple, yet it can be incredibly impactful! Use creativity when decorating your letter and spoon. That utensil represents you! We included materials to help you. Return completed kits to the ambassador. Next Steps: Contact Rita Sibaja Below or call (813) 492-8920
Date Posted: Jun 18, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
The program provides pantry food to senior citizens at Centers or their homes at either Clearwater, Dunedin, St. Pete or Largo locations. Volunteers bag and distribute food to Clients. Volunteers interact with both Clients and the Site and float Coordinators, & Staff in a friendly and respectful manner. Volunteers follow all policies and procedures and maintain client privacy at all times Volunteers remain in contact with the Site/float Coordinator throughout his/her shift. He/she also communicates the Clients' needs and/or concerns to the Site Staff. May make deliveries to Clients via Center Bus (Driver Assistant) or in their own vehicle (Pantry Driver).
Date Posted: May 12, 2021
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Sep 22
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Sep 22
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Tampa, FL 33604
Help Kids in Need with Guardian Ad Litem! Job Title - Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer Child Advocate Work Location - Throughout Hillsborough County Purpose of the Position - A Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Child Advocate has made the decision to speak up for a child in the dependency system, commonly referred to as the foster care system. Currently, there are more than 3,200 abused, abandoned and neglected children in Hillsborough County who are the subject of court proceedings. Children should not endure the system without a champion- that is why the Guardian ad Litem Program exists. Our trained Volunteer Child Advocates commit their efforts to represent these children so that each child’s needs are met and their voices are heard during their time in the dependency system. When you join the Guardian ad Litem Program, you are making a positive impact in a child’s life. Responsibilities and Duties - The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) represents the "best interests" of the child in a variety of ways. The first way is by gathering information. The Volunteer Child Advocate independently conducts a thorough investigation on behalf of the child. The Volunteer Child Advocate may interview all parties connected to the case including but not limited to: the child, parents, teachers, mental health professionals, etc. Second: The Volunteer Child Advocate examines and collects records from many sources concerning the child including medical and educational. The Volunteer Child Advocate serves as a monitor of the agencies and persons who provide services to the child. The Volunteer Child Advocate assures that orders of the court are carried out, and that families and children in need receive the help that they should. Third: The Volunteer Child Advocate acts as a spokesperson for the child assuring that the child’s wishes are heard and that the best interests of the child are presented to the Court and agencies dealing with the child. Fourth: The Volunteer Child Advocate reports their findings and presents information to the Court and helps the Court determine what is in the child’s best interests. The Volunteer Child Advocate prepares a written report which becomes a permanent part of the child’s record. Qualifications - Our volunteers come from all walks of life with a variety of experiences Commitment Expected - We ask that our volunteers commit to seeing one case through to completion. Most cases take about 22-24 months to work through the system. Training - There is a three part training process that includes: an independent study portion, classwork portion (15 hours) and hands-on training with an experienced Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Child Advocate. The independent study combines an on-line segment and readings; the classroom portion is now only 15 hours, and includes Orientation and Introduction to the Guardian ad Litem Program, Legal Path of a Case, Appearing in Court and Achieving Permanency to highlight a few of the topics covered.The completion of the 15 hour training will then provisionally certify you so that you can be assigned a case and begin the field component under the guidance of a Volunteer Child Advocate mentor. With the help of your mentor, you will learn and experience what it is really like to be a Volunteer Child Advocate. Next Steps: Contact Rita Sibaja Below https://seniorsinservice.org/help-kids-in-need-with-guardian-ad-litem/
Date Posted: Jun 25, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Clearwater, FL 33762
The Program provides meals to homebound senior citizens. Each volunteer is assigned to a specific route, or routes (which must be followed and completed) in either Clearwater, Dunedin, St. Pete, or Largo. Volunteers deliver meals to Clients. Volunteers interact with both Clients, Site Coordinator, & Staff in a friendly and respectful manner. Volunteers follow all policies and procedures, and maintains client privacy at all times. Volunteers keep in contact with the Site Coordinator throughout their shift as appropriate. They must also communicate the client's needs and or problems to Neighborly staff as appropriate. Qualifications: Valid driver's license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a reliable clean automobile. Must be able to use tablet or smartphone Must work well with people. Must be able to deliver meals and climb stairs as needed.
Date Posted: May 12, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Sun City, FL 33573
Purpose: To support the Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Screening Pilot Project, a charitable initiative by Safest Drug to help identify and report medication side effects in a targeted adult population. Time Commitment: Shifts are flexible. Training/ Requirements: Computer literacy Phone etiquette Spreadsheet Management Responsibilities and Duties: · Responsible for emailing documents to program participants. · Ability to schedule roles and other Volunteers. · Answer the phone. Take and record messages as needed. · Track role status. · Help staff with small administrative tasks when requested. Qualifications: -Be at least 55 years old. -Must have a driver's license. - Be willing to adhere to all program policies, including a level II background check. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Knowledge of computers, adaptive technologies, and software.
Date Posted: Jun 25, 2021
