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For just a few hours each week, volunteers
can grocery shop for the homebound, visit
with seniors, monitor daily safety net
phone calls, help with mail or bill paying,
escort a senior needing assistance to
their doctor or other important appointments,
walk or care for the pets of seniors recovering
from an injury or hospitalization or provide
occasional handyman, moving or gardening
assistance. Other volunteers provide important
reception, clerical and computer support
to office staff. See a complete and detailed
list of all Volunteer
Opportunities.
Getting started is easy! Read over the
Volunteer
Eligibility Requirements then download
the Volunteer
Application and mail or fax in. Once
the application is received it will be
reviewed and you will be contacted to
set up a personal interview appointment.
ElderHelp volunteers are very special,
caring persons respected by their peers,
the staff and the community.
Won’t you join the ElderHelp team
to help keep our elders safe, healthy
and happy? You can make a significant
difference in a senior’s life.
For any questions regarding Volunteering
your time, please contact Diana Champion
at 619-284-9281 or via our online contact
form.
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Volunteer
Eligibility Requirements |
- Direct service
volunteers must be 21 years of
age.
Exceptions: Social work and gerontology
intern placements or Community/Volunteer
Partners (e.g. schools, Girl Scouts,
philanthropic youth groups, under
school or parent supervision)
- Must provide
own transportation
- Must provide
three non-related references and
agree to a background check and
sign Declaration of Non-Criminal
background. A one-hour personal
interview follows the reference
and background check.
- Must
attend a required three-hour training
session, following acceptance
to the program. Lead trainers
include a Gerontologist and Geriatric
Care Manager. Trainings are held
quarterly on a Saturday morning,
but assignments may begin prior
to training. You must, however,
attend the next scheduled group
training.
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| Volunteer
Opportunities |
Working
in full partnership with
ElderHelp staff, volunteers
provide the extra services
that enhance the quality
of life for a senior. |
| Community
Partnerships |
ElderHelp
Community Partners are organizations
and corporations whose employees
have an interest and passion
for the welfare of seniors
in the community. |
| Celebration
of Giving |
To show
our appreciation and recognize
the invaluable service ElderHelp
volunteers provide, an annual
awards luncheon is held
every fall. |
| Faith
in Action |
Faith
in Action is a coalition
of ElderHelp of San Diego
and faith-based organizations
working together to recruit,
train and connect volunteers
to serve isolated and frail
seniors. |
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