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Friendly Visitor with Seniors

Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Silver Spring, MD
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    • Details

    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Visit older adults in their homes to provide companionship and socialization. This could be something as simple as playing a card game, putting together a jigsaw puzzle, going for a walk, or sharing stories over coffee. Visits are scheduled at times that work for both the visitor and the client. +6 month commitment.

    All volunteers will be required to fill out an application, complete background and reference checks, provide proof of covid vaccination + booster, and complete online training course prior to placement with a senior client.

    For more information, please contact Nora Morton at nmorton@jssa.org

    Visit older adults in their homes to provide companionship and socialization. This could be something as simple as playing a card game, putting together a jigsaw puzzle, going for a walk, or sharing stories over coffee. Visits are scheduled at times that work for both the visitor and the client. +6 month commitment.

    All volunteers will be required to fill out an application, complete background and reference checks, provide proof of covid vaccination + booster, and complete online training course prior to placement with a senior client.

    For more information, please contact Nora Morton at nmorton@jssa.org

    Location

    On-site
    Silver Spring, Maryland, US

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