Help brighten the day of an isolated senior
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Looking for a rewarding and meaningful Volunteer Opportunity?J-sei, a non-profit social service agency, is looking for volunteers (English or Japanese-speaking) who can call or visit homebound and isolated seniors. We have clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda counties that are waiting to be matched with a volunteer.Friendly Visitors visit a senior’s home once a week to develop and maintain a friendly relationship. The schedule for this position is flexible and can be arranged on an individual basis. J-Sei will provide a one-time training session for this volunteer position.Friendly Callers call a homebound senior a couple of times a week to check-in on the senior’s safety and well-being. The schedule for this position is flexible and can be arranged on an individual basis. J-Sei will provide a one-time training session for this volunteer position.High-need areas currently:Hayward/Fremont Area- Japanese-speaking visitorsWalnut Creek- both Japanese and English-speaking visitors*Volunteers who can drive and visit a client are preferred as many of our clients have difficulties talking over the phone.If you are a compassionate and caring person interested in helping our J-Sei senior community, this should be a perfect opportunity for you!
About J-Sei
J-Sei has been the only senior service provider focused on supporting Japanese American elderly in the east bay for the past 43 years. Today, J-Sei continues this rich history of supporting families throughout the community with the mission to promote and nurture Nikkei values with a broader multi-ethnic and multi-generational base. Through our Senior Center, classes and activities, congregate Japanese lunches, lectures and educational presentations our seniors stay actively involved. J-Sei also provides resources to help seniors remain independent for as long as possible in their own homes. These services include bilingual case management services, home-delivered Japanese meals, a pilot transportation program, Friendly Visitor/Friendly Caller programs, a caregiver registry and long term care consulting. J-Sei Home is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Hayward that provides warm, supportive and culturally appropriate care to 14 residents.
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