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Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Do you have administrative experience? Are you interested in helping out an affordable housing organization? We are in search of extra office support to answer phones, set appointments, and take messages at one of our family sites in Morgan Hill.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Fremont, CA 94536
Volunteer Position Description: Are you an individual looking to spend time with a senior and make a direct impact? Our Senior Buddy Volunteers get matched one-on-one with a senior resident to form a friendship. Without social interaction and friendship, a senior can experience a lack of energy and motivation, depression, and other physical, emotional or mental health problems. Becoming a Senior Buddy can truly improve an isolated senior’s quality of life. Duties: Commit to an ongoing weekly shift of 1 - 2 hours Play cards or board games Read a book together Go on walks Work on an art project or craft Help the senior with technology Work in the garden together (if the senior has a plot) Listen to music together Work closely with Eden staff and report on any issues or get support when needed Bilingual English-Spanish preferred Skills needed: Previous experience working with seniors is preferred, but not required. Patience, an ability to actively listen and be present during time with matched senior. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive personality and demeanor. Benefit: You will LOVE working with a senior, fostering a friendship and learning about their life, interests and personality. Senior Buddies will gain insight into the life and experience of a senior as well as the reward and satisfaction that comes from connecting with others and becoming more engaged in the community.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
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Gilroy, CA 95020
Volunteer Position Description: Are you an individual looking to spend time with a senior and make a direct impact? Our Senior Buddy Volunteers get matched one-on-one with a senior resident to form a friendship. Without social interaction and friendship, a senior can experience a lack of energy and motivation, depression, and other physical, emotional or mental health problems. Becoming a Senior Buddy can truly improve an isolated senior’s quality of life. Duties: Commit to an ongoing weekly shift of 1 - 2 hours Play cards or board games Read a book together Go on walks Work on an art project or craft Help the senior with technology Work in the garden together (if the senior has a plot) Listen to music together Work closely with Eden staff and report on any issues or get support when needed Bilingual English-Spanish preferred Skills needed: Previous experience working with seniors is preferred, but not required. Patience, an ability to actively listen and be present during time with matched senior. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive personality and demeanor. Benefit: You will LOVE working with a senior, fostering a friendship and learning about their life, interests and personality. Senior Buddies will gain insight into the life and experience of a senior as well as the reward and satisfaction that comes from connecting with others and becoming more engaged in the community.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Virtual Opportunity
Are you a tech-savvy individual who would like to make a direct impact by working with the senior community? Digital Literacy Instructors work with seniors one-on-one or in small groups to teach them how to make use of current technologies and tools to stay connected with loved ones and to handle online essential tasks that can advance their quality of life. This is a virtual opportunity! Digital Navigators/Literacy Volunteers will teach basic literacy lessons in some, but now all the following topics: how to use a PC, Smartphones, Online Safety, Searching Online, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Using email, Google Drive, and Google Docs. Duties: Commit to a weekly two-hour small group instructional shift Help attendees learn how to use their laptops, smartphones, or tablets Act as a resource and guide, helping them learn how to find resources and information Work closely with the Technology Programs Manager to implement classroom activities Skills needed: Understand how to use basic technology: laptops, smartphones, and email. Previous technology tutoring experience is preferred, but not required. Previous experience working with seniors is preferred, but not required. Patience and an ability to explain things simply to someone who did not grow up being immersed in technology. Handling minor technical issues in the classroom Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive personality and demeanor. Ability to embrace the challenge of teaching basic technology concepts related to internet services, computers, mobile devices, and applications. You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Korean, or Spanish Benefit: You will LOVE working with this age group; helping them get online and connect with family and friends and their passions. As a Digital Literacy Instructor, you will gain insight into the life and experiences of seniors, as well as the joy and satisfaction that comes from helping the elderly connect with others, become more engaged in the community, and learn new skills. Time commitment: 2-4 week sessions
Date Posted: Aug 30, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Hollister, CA 95023
Do you have or looking to gain administrative experience? Do you speak Spanish? Are you interested in helping out an affordable housing organization? We are in search of extra office support to answer phones, file paperwork, make appointments, and take messages at one of our sites in Hollister.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2023
