Description
Volunteer Program Assistants (VPAs) collaborate with LBFE staff to ensure that every older friend has a relationship with a compassionate person by visiting in-person with 25-30 older adults in Chicago. VPAs have a unique opportunity to discover the real needs of older adults and reach out to them in friendship and celebration of life. Finally, VPAs have the opportunity to develop and maintain productive, satisfying relationships with other volunteers and staff.
Volunteer Program Assistants (VPAs) collaborate with LBFE staff to ensure that every older friend has a relationship with a compassionate person by visiting in-person with 25-30 older adults in Chicago. VPAs have a unique opportunity to discover the real needs of older adults and reach out to them in friendship and celebration of life. Finally, VPAs have the opportunity to develop and maintain productive, satisfying relationships with other volunteers and staff.
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Living Allowance
$850
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$850 monthly
Benefits
Housing, Living allowance, Training
Additional Benefits
Learning Objectives
◼ Organizational Management: VPA will be able to plan, coordinate, implement and manage projects.
◼ Analysis/Problem Solving: VPA will be able to strategically research, analyze and solve problems.
◼ Core Relationships: VPA will show social and cultural sensitivity and collaborate in conflict resolution.
Benefits
◼ Excellent training and experience in the field of aging while working in a responsible position with the guidance of staff.
◼ Opportunities to meet and work with a diverse group of committed volunteers, staff and older persons.
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma, Credential or Certification
Education Requirements
Less than High School Completed
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Drivers License
Desired Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Creole, French, German, Greek, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Other Conditions
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check