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Have Time to Share?, Volunteers of America, Fort Collins, Colorado

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Organization: Volunteers of America
Contact Name: Program Coordinator
Location: Local Volunteering (in person)
Address: 405 Canyon
Fort Collins, Colorado    80521 United States
Great For:
Service Area(s): Visitation/Pastoral Care
Skills:
Hourly Commitment:
2.0 per: Week
Number of Positions:
35
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
58
One-time / Ongoing Position: Ongoing Position

Description

Do you remember a time when you needed a friend, but no one was there? Our Caring Companion program is a simple way for one human being to bring companionship into the life of senior who is primarily homebound. Not a nurse, or a caregiver, or a housekeeper. Just a friend who'll share a little time. As a volunteer, you might share conversations, laughter, read a book, play cards, or write a letter to a grandchild. If you would like to share about 2 hours per week of friendship, please contact: Volunteers of America Phone: (970)-472-9630 Email: VOARespite@frii.com

Requirements

Approximately 2 hours per week Must be able to pass background check Friendly and caring personality 6 month commitment

Language


English

Initially Posted: 11/28/2007
Last Updated: 01/04/2011