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65 people are interested
Become a Phone-A-Friend for homebound seniors...
ORGANIZATION: CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAII
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65 people are interested
Help a homebound elder become less lonely and isolated by becoming a Phone-A-Friend. Bilingual volunteers needed.
Phone-A-Friend volunteers provide a social connection and wellness checks for homebound, low-income seniors. Volunteers are assigned to one or more homebound seniors to make calls on a regularly scheduled basis. Services are offered 7 days a week, excluding holidays, between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.
Volunteers contact their assigned seniors on the mutually agreed upon schedule to make sure that the seniors are able to answer the phone; to provide telephone social support to help prevent isolation and reduce loneliness; and conduct wellness checks. The program helps seniors maintain their independence and ability to live at home and reduces social isolation and loneliness.
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About CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAII
Location:
1822 KEEAUMOKU ST, HONOLULU, HI 96822, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities Hawai'i, rooted in the gospel of Jesus, exists to carry out the social mission of the church by serving the people of Hawai'i, regardless of their faith or culture.
Description
Serving Hawai'i since 1947, Catholic Charities Hawai’i provides a wide range of social services with dignity, compassion, social justice, and a commitment to excellence. Through programs and advocacy efforts, Catholic Charities Hawai’i serves all people, especially those with the greatest need, regardless of their faith or culture.
As part of the largest private network of social service organizations in the United States, Catholic Charities Hawai'i offers much needed programs and services statewide, serving tens of thousands of people each year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1822 Keeaumoku StreetHonoluluHonolulu, HI 96822
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Bilingual
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- Japanese
- Korean
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Allow two (2) hours for safety checks, when needed. Calls usually last 15 to 60 minutes. Call days & time range are mutually agreed upon by the volunteer & senior receiving calls. This is an on-going program. Minimum time commitment: one (1) year.
- Volunteers provide social support & a wellness check during the call. Be able to communicate clearly over the phone. Great listener; patient. Must maintain client confidentiality, provide monthly reports & attend virtual meetings & trainings.