Description

Volunteers assist Westmoreland County seniors by providing much needed services. These services include but are not limited to:

Friendly Visits Appointment escort Handy person / minor repairs

Telephone reassurance Caregiver relief Errands / shopping

Referral assistance Yard work / gardening Transportation to medical appointments

Friendly visitors may share a hobby or a cup of coffee, but most importantly, they listen to and talk with those who need companions.

Qualities & 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 home-bound 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.