Nonprofit

Call Bingo for Seniors in Oakland (SAM)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oakland, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours weekly/biweekly, 4 month commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Do you want to get involved with your community and help prevent social isolation? Volunteer to call BINGO for seniors. Bingo time based on your availability, 1-hour weekly during business hours (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) at St. Andrew's Manor. As a volunteer, you will facilitate BINGO games, socialize with residents and then straighten up afterward.

    Bilingual, especially in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese), is a huge plus!

    Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms, and background screening prior to beginning their placement.

    About SAHA: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is committed to providing quality, service-enriched, affordable housing in the bay area. Our Community Engagement Program aims to connect SAHA’s residents with the surrounding neighborhood through innovative, high-impact, and responsive programs that forge mutually beneficial relationships. By providing consistent, volunteer-led programming, we hope to build community at each of our properties while offering accessible socialization opportunities. Visit www.sahahomes.org for more information.

    Do you want to get involved with your community and help prevent social isolation? Volunteer to call BINGO for seniors. Bingo time based on your availability, 1-hour weekly during business hours (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) at St. Andrew's Manor. As a volunteer, you will facilitate BINGO games, socialize with residents and then straighten up afterward.

    Bilingual, especially in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese), is a huge plus!

    Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms, and background screening prior to beginning their placement.

    About SAHA: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is committed to providing quality, service-enriched, affordable housing in the bay area. Our Community Engagement Program aims to connect SAHA’s residents with the surrounding neighborhood through innovative, high-impact, and responsive…

    Location

    On-site
    3250 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, California, US

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