Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Do you truly like people? Are you comfortable with the elderly? We welcome kind, friendly, patient individuals to visit one-on-one with selected residents on-site. This can include reading, writing letters, playing cards, and sharing pleasant conversation. The hours are flexible and training and guidance are provided to help you establish a friendship you'll never forget!

Visitors should be patient, understanding, good listeners who are able to read out loud and/or carry on a conversation. They should be comfortable in one-on-one situations with the elderly, ill or disabled. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Candidates must be at least 15 years of age and willing to donate 2 hours/week on a long-term basis (50 hours annually). A written application including background checks & personal health history are required. Full training, recognition and extreme gratitude will be provided. e-mail or call us with your home address to request a volunteer application, brochure and position description.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Schofield Residence

Volunteers will work with the following groups Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Unpaid Interns We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Disabilities Health We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Health Care Caregiver Reading Companionship

Contact Person: Mary Lou Tarquini de la Plante, Asst. Director Community Relations & Volunteer Services, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3333 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217 (See a map)

Directions:

Located in the Village of Kenmore, Town of Tonawanda between Sheridan Dr. and the I-290 interstate highway.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: none,   Walk distance (in minutes): 0   Nearest Bus Stop: Elmwood Ave. bus stop in front of our bldg., 1 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Grand Island Tonawanda
Counties:		Erie Niagara