Agency: Alexandria Care Center

Description: Twice a month, L.A. Works volunteers provide companionship and support to the seniors of Alexandria Care Center. Volunteers accompany seniors on a neighborhood walk and shopping excursion at the local 99 Cent store. Volunteers also visit with seniors in the facility, working together on art & craft activities, playing games (Bingo!), conducting sing-a-longs, and sharing stories. Many of the senior residents do not get regular visitors, so the time that volunteers spend with them can make an important difference in their day.

Alexandria Care Center is a skilled-nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation necessary to get senior clients back home as well as long-term care for senior clients requiring 24-hour assistnace

Special Note: Volunteers are asked to help transport seniors to the 99 Cent store by pushing them in wheelchairs approximately 8 blocks. If you feel that you may not physically be able to do this, please email the Project Leader before signing up to see if alternative arrangements can be made.

Bilingual (Spanish & English) skills are helpful.

Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 13 years of age.

Minors: Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. Volunteers under 16 years of age will also need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Accessibility: L.A. Works firmly believes that we strengthen the social fabric of our community by involving all in service. If you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project please email us at info@laworks.com.

* This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by a trained volunteer Project Leader. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Impact Areas: Seniors

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Seniors

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Bilingual (Spanish / English)