Be The Wheels San Francisco

If you have a car, and a little time to spare, why not put both to good use? As a Be the Wheels Volunteer, you can offer seniors rides to medical appointments and help with grocery shopping. This help can enable the seniors we serve to remain safe and independent in their own homes. Time commitment is 2- 5 hours per month; flexible week day hours. Drivers for Monday and Wednesday highly desired. Valid drivers license, minimum California automobile insurance, and clear DMV record. Vehicle must be in safe working order. Orientation & ongoing training. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl J. Magid at 415-449-3832 or cherylm@jfcs.org

Safe At Home San Francisco

As a Safe At Home Telephone Reassurance Caller, you would offer homebound seniors daily telephone conversation. We contact seniors living in San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and Sonoma Counties weekdays between and 9- 10:30 am. The purpose of these calls is to offer daily conversation and to check in about their health and well-being. Substitute Safe At Home Volunteers highly desired; days vary. All calls carried out at the San Francisco office. Time commitment is 1- 2 hours per week. Orientation & ongoing training. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl J. Magid at 415-449-3832 or cherylm@jfcs.org

Math Tutor at After School Program for Elementary School Students

Do you have one hour per week to give?

Spend your time volunteering with elementary school students, tutoring, hanging out, mentoring and making a difference! Volunteers work with elementary school students in a group setting, providing supportive friendship, encouragement, guidance and academic assistance. Just an hour a week can help students succeed at home, at school and with their friends. The elementary school program takes place at Hebrew Academy, on Tuesdays from 4-5pm. For more information, contact Taylor Epstein at 415/359-2463 or TaylorE@jfcs.org.

Become a Compassionate Companion

When people are suffering, whether they are in decline, undergoing challenging treatments, or near the end of their lives, helping them live safely and independently in their homes, and improving quality of life becomes more important than ever. Volunteers play a vital role in carrying out this mission. Seniors At Home in collaboration with CPMC is offering a comprehensive 25-hour Palliative and End of Life Care Volunteer Training Program beginning March 18, 2008. No prior medical or hospice experience is necessary. To learn how you can make a difference in just a few hours a week, please contact Rachel Kesselman at 415/449-1288 or RachelK@jfcs.org.

Senior Companion in Sonoma

Help to brighten the day of a senior with your friendly visit. We need volunteers to visit isolated and/or frail seniors living alone, in board and care homes or assisted living facilities on a weekly basis for one hour. We currently have a list of seniors eagerly waiting to be matched with a senior companion.

For more information or to sign up, contact Andrea Nett at 707/303-1502 or AndreaN@jfcs.org.

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