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Flexible Schedule
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Annandale, VA 22003
Would you like to form a new connection and help combat isolation? Volunteers are needed to socialize with older adults or adults with disabilities, in-person or by phone, weekly. Schedules are flexible. It's usually one hour or so per week. You could also help as a Respite Care volunteer and give family caregivers a break. The participants are connected to Fairfax County's Department of Family Services case managers, and many of them receive home delivered meals. Volunteer mealtime visitors are also needed, and they should bring their own meal or snack, usually, at lunch. Schedules are mutually determined by the recipient and volunteer. Recipients are receiving case management from social services specialists. Respite Care volunteers visit and oversee the safety of an older adult for approximately 6 hours each month as companions. They give their family caregivers a break and allow them to run an errand or meet a friend for coffee, etc. Support and training is provided. There's no "hands on" care. These roles are especially needed in Alexandria, Falls Church, and Annandale regions. Bilingual volunteers are needed, too! Go to bit.ly/FXVSVOL for more information on Volunteer Solutions and bit.ly/VSSocialVisitor to sign up directly. Thank you considering this meaningful role! Volunteer Solutions is a Partnership of Fairfax County's Department of Family Services and Neighborhood & Community Services.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Annandale, VA 22003
Do you have your own car? If you're willing to spare a few hours per month to drive an older adult in your community, you could make a big difference! Drivers are needed to help people get to routine doctors' appointments. Preventive check-ups and medical visits help reduce the number of ER visits that occur. It's flexible, often needed during weekdays when medical offices are open. You may also be asked if you're available to take someone to the pharmacy to pick up their medication. Drivers can also help on weekends with errands. Flexible! Go to bit.ly/FXVSVOL to learn more about Volunteer Solutions. Volunteer Solutions is a partnership between the Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services and Neighborhood and Community Services.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Annandale, VA 22003
Do you enjoy volunteering in group settings? Are you artistic or crafty? Bilingual? Are you a dancer or into a fitness practice? Are you a musician or singer? Do you know how to play the piano? Brighten the lives of older adults in your community! Older adults attend Fairfax County Senior Centers to connect, socialize, move, create, and learn. These programs rely upon volunteers to help instruct or lead groups, or assist with activities. Provide volunteer support to center participants in any number of ways, at various Fairfax County senior centers. Interested in volunteers with skills in: languages, painting, drawing, crafts, jewelry-making, knitting, crochet, pottery, fitness, yoga, dance, playing an instrument, singing, or vocal instruction. Open to many other talents, too. Flexible, during weekdays. Go to bit.ly/FXVSVOL to learn more about Volunteer Solutions or bit.ly/VSRoles to see the list of opportunities. Volunteer Solutions is a Partnership of Fairfax County's Dept. of Family Services and Neighborhood & Community Services.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Alexandria, VA 22306
There's a long list of older adults waiting for volunteer help in the Alexandria, Lorton, and Springfield region and not enough volunteers. If you could spare even 2 or 3 hours/month you could make a difference. Schedules are generally flexible. Volunteer Solutions volunteers help others to age in place in their homes. They provide assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers. Social visitors meet with the person weekly to chat for approximately an hour, to help reduce isolation and feelings of loneliness. Sometimes, it's a phone call, but more often it's in person. Respite Care Companions are needed to give caregivers a break for 6 hours per month so the family member can run an errand or go have coffee with a friend. Grocery shoppers are needed to either shop for the person or drive someone to the store, on average a couple of times per month. Drivers are also needed for errands or medical appointments. Thank you for considering these meaningful opportunities! For information on our roles go to bit.ly/VSROLES. For information on Volunteer Solutions go to bit.ly/FXVSVOL. Volunteer Solutions is a Partnership of Fairfax County's Family Services, and Neighborhood & Community Services.
Date Posted: Aug 2, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Fairfax, VA 22035
Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers of older adults a well-deserved break, so they can go shopping, attend a doctor's appointment or just have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for approximately 6 hours each month as companions. Support and training are provided. There's no "hands on" care. Bilingual volunteers are also needed. Locations vary within Fairfax County and they are especially needed in the Alexandria and Great Falls region at this time. Some tidbits of info are included below but these people, like all people, have many more layers and interests. More details would be provided later. Current needs: Male, early 60s, Alexandria, 22309. Enjoys listening to 80s music. Visits would be on weekends. Female, in her 80s, Alexandria, 22306. Visits needed on the weekends. Enjoys watching television, conversation, and puzzles (sometimes). Female, in her 70s, in Great Falls, 22066. Enjoys reading, listening to classical music and sewing. Thank you for considering this meaningful role! If you would like to learn more about Elderlink go to bit.ly/RESPITECARE. If you'd like to register for this opportunity, here is the link to Respite Care volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2024
