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Friendly Visitor

The Center of Concern
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Plaines, IL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible Hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    If you are under 18, you must be able to drive and have parental consent.

    Description

    The Friendly Visitor program matches volunteers with isolated seniors looking for companionship and support. The volunteers visits the client at least 1-2 times per month on a mutually agreeable schedule. Friendly visitors talk, play games, and spend time with isolated older adults and may assist with light housekeeping, errands, preparing a meal or taking a senior to a local event. Eligibility: 50+ years old; lives alone, has received a case management assessment.

    The Friendly Visitor program matches volunteers with isolated seniors looking for companionship and support. The volunteers visits the client at least 1-2 times per month on a mutually agreeable schedule. Friendly visitors talk, play games, and spend time with isolated older adults and may assist with light housekeeping, errands, preparing a meal or taking a senior to a local event. Eligibility: 50+ years old; lives alone, has received a case management assessment.

    Location

    On-site
    1665 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines, Illinois, US

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