Be a Volunteer Companion for a Senior!
Porchlight Friendsa day ago
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Summary
Porchlight Friends is seeking Volunteer Companions to assist seniors in Fountain County, IN. The role involves providing companionship, light housework, and transportation for doctor appointments and errands.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Companion, you will assist older adults with projects in their homes, help with light housework, and provide transportation for errands and medical appointments. You will engage in face-to-face interactions lasting 2 hours to help combat loneliness and isolation among seniors. Additionally, you will facilitate connections to family and community services using the Porchlight Health platform, which combines technology with in-person support.
About You
Required:
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Ability to provide face-to-face companionship.
Preferred:
- Experience working with seniors or in a caregiving role.
- Familiarity with technology and communication platforms.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
- Flexible volunteering hours.
- Training and support provided by Porchlight Friends.
Porchlight Friends
Our mission is to cure loneliness and isolation amongst the older population in our community. Porchlight Friends offers support and assistance to older adults to help them age in place, safely and independently, in whatever space they call home. These services include in-person interactions, assistance with daily tasks, online connection to family, friends and community services, along with easy access to transportation.
Fountain County, IN