Volunteer!

[agingaso...@gmail.com]

Hello Wonderful People,

I would like to remind you all in the spirit of giving and caring,
that Aging As Ourselves has Volunteer opportunities!

Sometimes an older homebound LGBT individuals might need a little help
or companionship. By signing up as a volunteer with Aging As Ourselves
you can make a difference in the lives of those that were pioneers in
the LGBT community. Select from several opportunities below to work
with a senior one-on-one, or pitch in as a community outreach
volunteer.


Friendly Visiting - Make weekly or bi-monthly visits to the home of an
LGBT senior to provide companionship, socialization, and reduce
isolation. This may include playing cards, board games, talking, scrap
booking, etc...

Grocery Shopping - Provide bi-monthly or weekly grocery shopping for a
frail and homebound senior. Either shop for the senior or take them to
the store with you.

Bill Minding - Provide bi-weekly or monthly budgeting assistance to a
homebound senior.

Volunteer Driver - Volunteer to take a senior to a doctors
appointment, on an essential errand, or a social activity. Volunteer
driving is one of the most requested services we have, please consider
volunteering for this important job!

Community Outreach - Represent Aging As Ourselves and all of its
programs at a community outreach event. Educate the community about
the importance of serving LGBT seniors and advertise the wonderful
programs we offer!

Our next volunteer training is happening on Saturday May 17th
from 9:00 am to Noon located at the SAGE Center
3138 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Please RSVP by May 9th : (619) 298-9900


If you are interested in these or other opportunities with Aging As
Ourselves, please
contact our Program Coordinator, Renee Nashtut at
rnas...@elderhelpofsandiego.org or (619) 284-9281 x 15