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Organization:
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Location:
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Local Volunteering (in person) |
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Address:
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confidential locations all over King County
Seattle, WA, 98144United States
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Great For:
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Great for Families, Great for Groups, Great for Seniors, Great for Teens, Great for Christians |
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Service Area(s):
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Directly Serving People, Social Services, Environment, Disabilities Ministry, Computers / Technology, Adult Ministry, Sunday School/Religious Ed |
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Hourly
Commitment:
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4
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Commitment is per:
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Month
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Number of
Positions:
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12
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Number of
Volunteers in
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Position in
the Past Year:
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250
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One-time / Ongoing Position:
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Description
Volunteer in your own community by assisting a senior neighbor with household chores! Low-income seniors and disabled adults are reaching out and are hopeful for some help. Some can no longer keep up with their housework, others are struggling with keeping their yard mowed, and some need transportation to grab groceries or medications. Volunteering is flexible and can easily fit into one's schedule. Just 3-5 hours per month is more than enough time to make a difference in someone else's life and independence.
Benefits:
Helping others lowers stress
Helping others raises self esteem
Helping others makes a huge difference in the world
If you drive while volunteering, we compensate for mileage and parking
We provide insurance while volunteering
Bottom line: a few hours is all it takes to make a difference in this senior's life
Volunteer Chore Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, is committed to helping low-income elders and adults disabilities remain living independently in their own homes through a network of caring community members, individuals like yourself.
To apply, please go to http://www.ccsww.org/volunteerchores or call 206-328-5787
Requirements:
Due to the vulnerable nature of our clients, volunteers must complete a registration packet, provide three personal references, pass a background check, and attend an orientation. Group projects and service learning opportunities are also available!
Do you require that volunteers for this position be
Christian?
No
Organizational Statement of Faith:
No
Group Minimum and Maximum
1 - 4
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