| What |
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Description:
As a volunteer, you could provide companionship for a local senior, while providing respite for a caregiver.
Extend your support and companionship to a senior by:
- sharing your unique gifts and talents
-reading, singing, watching a movie
-sharing stories
Minimum 2 hour commitment per occurrence required. Days, times, and locations will vary; contact our organization for more details.
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| When |
| Duration: |
Ongoing
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| Dates:
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Apr 24, 2009 -
Apr 29, 2010
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| Time of Day:
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Morning
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Afternoon
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Evening
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| Week Day(s):
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Sun
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Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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| Hours Needed: |
2
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Flexible
(per session)
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| Time Details: |
Requests are usually for mornings and afternoons |
| Who & How |
| Volunteers Needed:
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20
,
Flexible
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| Special Requirements:
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Pass CB check, provide own transportation |
| Volunteer Options: |
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| Interest & Skill Area |
- Family Services Related
- Companionship
- Conversation Partner
- Friendly Telephoning
- Home Visit
- Health/Substance Abuse
- Transportation
- Designated Driver
- Emergency Transportation
- Moving Assistance
- Paratransit / Special Population Driver
- Travelers Assistance
- Van/Bus Driver
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| Population(s) Served |
Families
Low Income/Public Assistance Recipients
Retirement Communities
Mobility Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Hearing Disabilities
Vision Disabilities
Emotional Disabilities
Older Adults
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| Social Issue(s) Addressed |
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy
Education
Human Services
Mentoring
Recreation
Senior Citizens
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