Volunteer as Research Assistants for Elder-Friendly Community Project in Wilmington, DE

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What

Volunteer Center: DE State Office of Volunteerism

Posted By: Jewish Family Services Of Delaware

Description:
Characteristics: Looking for talkative, friendly people who are good listeners and aren't afraid to talk to strangers. Individuals interested in helping make our community more elder-friendly.

Responsibilities:
- Generate interest in taking an opinion survey.
- Survey community members from three zip codes (19703, 19802, 19803) for funded research study.
- Engage people to complete the written survey.
- Assist with reading questions and marking responses, as needed.

Time commitment: 4 hours to 15 hours (flexible) a week for 2-4 weeks, from October 20-December 4, 2009. (NOT during the week of Thanksgiving.)

When

Duration:

One-time

Dates:

Oct 20, 2009 - Nov 20, 2009

Time of Day:

Morning , Afternoon , Evening

Week Day(s):

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

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Fri

Sat

Hours Needed:

Flexible

Time Details:

Various Times (flexible) depending on sites.

Where
Location:	Contact Info:
Wilmington, DE 19803	Login to see details. http://www.jfsdelaware.org

Who & How
Volunteers Needed:	Flexible


Special Requirements:	Must attend a special training scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 9 am to 11:30 am. Must have own transportation to get to survey sites in Wilmington, Talleyville, & Claymont, DE.
Volunteer Options:

Interest & Skill Area
Administration/Organizational Support Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination Civic Participation/Political Opinion Poll Survey

Population(s) Served
Families Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual/Transgender Ethnic Groups Immigrants/Refugees Low Income/Public Assistance Recipients Racial Groups Retirement Communities Older Adults

Social Issue(s) Addressed
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy Community/ Organizational Development Human Services Senior Citizens