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Interviewing individuals to bring onto the Northern Virginia Veterans Association's Board of Directors or Advisory Council. Please review our mission at NOVAVETS.Org and provide resume and letter of intent if interested in being part of our team. Our intent with the BoD is to continue building this nonprofit through strategic planning and philanthropic fundraising. Our mission needs increase as the aging veteran population increases and we will rise to meet these needs. Our veterans have earned and deserve our support.Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Board or Advisory Council Member | 2 | n/a | n/a |
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The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) is a multigenerational gathering place, offering a variety of programs and services for the St. Louis Jewish community and the community at large. From recreational programs like the Indoor Triathlon to an award-winning Adult Day Center, there is a program or event to benefit everyone at the J. The Adult Day Center (ADC) at the J has been providing quality full-day programming for adults for nearly 40 years. Participants include seniors, as well as younger adults with brain injuries, disabilities, or diseases that result in the need for a supported environment. Highly trained, professional, and caring staff provides individualized attention to our ADC participants, which makes for meaningful, enjoyable days.Volunteers will either join via zoom or create a pre-recorded baking demonstration video for the Adult Care Center.
Note:
- All volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Day Care with the Jewish Community Center | 6 | n/a | n/a |
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Inter-Faith Food Shuttle envisions a hunger free community. We FEED our neighbors, TEACH self-sufficiency, GROW healthy foods, and CULTIVATE innovative approaches to end hunger. Under the umbrella of FEED – We are committed to feeding children, families, and seniors by recovering, preparing, and distributing food including nearly 9 million pounds of food this past fiscal year. FEED programs span our well-known Backpack Buddies that served over 2,600 children last year and School Pantries maintained right inside 10 schools last year, even with the pandemic. Additionally, Mobile Markets, which are direct distributions of groceries and fresh produce, are set up throughout our service area to meet families right in their own community. FEED also encompasses our longest standing program, Grocery Bags for Seniors, bringing produce and recipe and nutrition information to our seniors.Learn more and register at the following links:
Child Feeding - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=94174
Senior Feeding - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=94180
Food Recovery - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=105806
Mobile Markets - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=96991
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Asha Hope Amanaki is collaborating with Seniors Centers and Senior communities from different cultures in Oregon to teach them basic Digital Skills such as- Joining a Zoom Call from Android
- Joining a Google Meet from iPhone
- Sending an email
We need you help to create a presentation that navigates them through the steps required to achieve the goals.
To assist you, we will be providing you access to Canva Pro for a designated period of time(1 Week - 1 Month). You are expected to complete the assigned presentation within that stipulated timeframe.
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Bring your interests and talents to an engaging volunteer role, in a team of like-minded volunteers. Whether it’s an interest in crafts, reading, or movies, a gift of gab, or empathetic ear, all are welcome!Help relieve stress and prevent burnout by supporting an unpaid family caregiver, who may (for example) ask you to help organize their home, plan a special occasion, help with a gardening project, pick up their dry cleaning or spend time with the person they care for while they go for a cup of coffee with a friend.
In just 4 flexible hours a month and a one-year commitment you can lift the spirits of an unpaid family caregiver and their dependent, gain a unique life experience, and enrich your spare time.
Various location options are available throughout Seattle and greater King County, WA.
No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.
Join as an individual or recruit a team!
As one caregiver said of her Care Team: "I truly am grateful for our team. Their kindness and their readiness to provide meaningful interaction with my husband [the care recipient] has been greatly beneficial to me not feeling isolated and alone. This week your team allowed me to see people I had not seen since before the Pandemic. All of the team is warm, friendly, and compassionate."
All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, currently residing in WA state.
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Are you passionate about supporting a lonely and isolated elder in your local community by offering long-term, one-on-one friendly companionship visits?Consider joining ElderFriends! Visits may include a mix of phone calls, in home visits, outings, and more at a location of your choice in King County, WA.
Time commitment is long term; Visits are self-scheduled and flexible on weekend and/or weekdays (about 2 times a month for a 3 month trial period; Total commitment of 1 year is encouraged)
No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, currently residing in WA state.
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Do you enjoy sharing your musical talents?Do you play the guitar or keyboard and sing?
Circle of Care is looking for musical entertainers to volunteer at our Adult Day Program with seniors who are living with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia or age related cognitive impairment(s) AND for our social group for seniors who are lonely and isolated.
Musically talented volunteers would really enjoy these occasions to sing with, interact and entertain these delightful clients.
We are looking for volunteers who play the guitar or other portable instruments who can also lead a sing song.
This volunteer opportunity can take place once a week...or once a month :) ... for a fun-filled hour. It can be done virtually or in person.
In compliance with our COvid 19 policy, all volunteers once accepted need to provide proof of being double vaccinated.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Circle of Care a non for profit healthcare organization is searching for Therapeutic Touch Practitioners to apply these healing techniques and its non-invasive, recuperative, holistic approach for seniors receiving palliative, hospice care. We currently have many seniors who would be greatly appreciate your help!Overview:
You should be comfortable working independently
You make your own schedule
Must be a Recognized Therapeutic Touch Practitioner (certification by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork is preferable)
Brief training will be provided
Will be match based on similar interests, needs and geographic location
We appreciate you taking the time to consider becoming a volunteer with Circle of Care, we are dedicated to providing excellence in home care services.
In compliance with our COVID 19 policy all volunteers once accepted need to provide proof of being double vaccinated.
Opportunity Details
Circle of Care a non for profit community based healthcare organization is searching for Reiki Practitioners to apply these healing techniques and its non-invasive, recuperative, holistic approach for seniors receiving palliative, hospice care. We currently have many seniors who would be greatly appreciate your help!Overview:
You should be comfortable working independently
You make your own schedule
Must be a Recognized Reiki Practitioner (certification by The Canadian Reiki Association is preferable) at a level 2 or hgher
Hospice training will be provided
Will be match based on similar interests, needs and geographic location
We appreciate you taking the time to consider becoming a volunteer with Circle of Care, we are dedicated to providing excellence in home care services.
In compliance with our Covid 19 policy, once accepted all volunteers need to provide proof of being double vaccinated.
If you would like to register, or for more information, please contact our Volunteer department at: volunteer@circleofcare.com or call (416) 635.2900 ext 375.
Thank you!
Opportunity Details
Have others commented on your great listening skills and your kind and empathetic nature?Are you looking for a new challenge and learning experience helping others?
Want to help others while experiencing personal growth?
If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining our team of visiting hospice volunteers.
Circle of Care is a community healthcare organization. We are seeking Visiting Hospice Volunteers to provide companionship to those facing a life threatening illness. In hospice you will help the client and caregiver realize they are not alone in their struggle against illness by providing emotional, social and spiritual support as well as practical assistance such as light shopping, reading, writing, preparing light snacks and relief to family caregivers.
Our services are provided in the client’s home at a time is mutually convenient for the client and the volunteer. By volunteering you are offering companionship and caregiver relief.
As per our agency policy, volunteers who have client facing contact will need to provide proof of being double vaccinated for covid-19.
Overview:
• You are caring, compassionate and respectful of others
• You will be comfortable working independently while receiving ongoing staff support
• A 30 hour training and orientation program is provided in the form of online learning.
• You will need to have good communication and listening skills
• Clients are located throughout North York and southern York Region
• A second language is an asset but not necessary, currently we are looking for volunteers who speak English, Italian, Spanish and Russian
• We ask for a one year commitment or two client matches
Volunteer visits average 2 to 4 hours a week.
If you would like to become a member of our volunteer team, or for more information, please contact our Volunteer department at: volunteer@circleofcare.com or call (416) 635.2900 ext. 375
We appreciate you taking the time to consider becoming a volunteer with Circle of Care, we are dedicated to providing excellence in home care services.