These volunteers serve as advocates for Hispanic seniors and act as a resource for center staff. The Prince William Area Agency on Aging urgently needs Friendly Visitor volunteers countywide. Male volunteers are especially needed. Friendly Visitors are matched with seniors in their local areas who are homebound, socially isolated and may have chronic health problems. A one hour per week commitment for one year is required.
Training is provided.
Male volunteers are especially needed as are persons who speak Spanish, and persons who are available during the day on weekdays. Additional booster training is provided throughout the year and attendance is required. A good working knowledge of Medicare is extremely helpful but no required. The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking prospective volunteers interested in becoming ombudsmen in nursing home and adult care residences. The Ombudsman Program was established to investigate complaints made about community-based long term care services.