Provide a friendly, caring visit to frail or disabled adults living in an assisted living facility or in their own private home. Visits are recommended to take place at least once a week for an hour or call on the phone for 30 minutes per week. The goal of the program is to address the loneliness and isolation often experienced by individuals who have no family members or support system to assist them in securing access to necessary health care and other social services. If a volunteer identifies an unmet need of their new friend, assistance would be provided by the Coordinator of Volunteers. Time and frequency of visits can be arranged between the volunteer and the individual they are visiting and are flexible. Prospective volunteers are fingerprinted through the Department of Justice LiveScan.

A prospective volunteer will participate in a 3 hour training class as well and background check prior to selecting a new "friend" often living near the volunteers home.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Council On Aging-Orange County

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays Weekends

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Youth/Teens (13-17) Unpaid Interns Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person:
Patricia Moran-Johnson, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)

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Address:

1971 E. 4th St. Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (See a map)

Directions:

Between Tustin Blvd. and Cabrillo Park Way on 4th Street   Nearest Bus Stop: Tustin Blvd., 10 minutes minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Aliso Viejo Anaheim Costa Mesa East Irvine Irvine Orange Santa Ana Tustin Villa Park
Counties:		Orange

Web Site: http://www.coaoc.org

Miscellaneous Information

age specific
	Yes