For information, call 824-6914. Meals offered by senior services group Neighborly Senior Services offers a service called Neighborly Care, with services that include Select Choice Meals. The program provides a choice of 18 meal selections to be delivered to those who are unable to shop for or cook their own meals, regardless of age. Meals are delivered frozen and may be heated in the microwave or oven. Nursing home residents need ombudsmen The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Councils in the Tampa Bay area are looking for volunteers to act as advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Volunteers help in investigating patient complaints and inspecting facilities.
Ombudsmen are asked to ensure that they are free from conflict of interest. The AIDS Community Project of Tampa Bay needs volunteers for its St. Petersburg location. ACP volunteers are needed for the Buddy Program, office support, telephone reception area, special events planning and fundraisers. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ACP buddies spend at least four hours a week with their buddy.