Seton Center
Friendly Visitor Program
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Brighten the life of a homebound senior...become
a friendly visitor! |
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"No act of kindness,
no matter how small,
is ever wasted."
-Aesop |
Volunteers spend time with Westmoreland County seniors doing things such as: reading together, writing notes or helping to arrange appointments. They may also play games, share a hobby or a cup of coffee. They might find ways to link seniors with others in the community. Most importantly, friendly visitors listen to and talk with those who need companionship.
Qualities and requirements:
Friendly Visitors should possess a high level of integrity, a desire to help seniors, good listening skills and a caring and sensitive attitude.
Attend a volunteer orientation and periodic training sessions where you will meet and network with other folks willing to make a difference.
Commitment:
Simply visit or call a homebound senior or seniors at a mutually-agreed upon time. All it takes is about an hour a week.
Recognition:
While nothing compares to the fulfillment you receive by bringing sunshine to someone's day, our volunteers' efforts are honored every year at a recognition event celebrating National Volunteer Week.
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life,
that no man can sincerely help another
without helping himself."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Westmoreland Board of County Commissioners, Area Agency on Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Administration on Aging.
