DEFINITION OF HEART from the Book “HEART”
HEART: It may be hard to define, but we all know it when we see it. Shakespeare called it the glorious intangible. Heart is the will to do and the soul to dare. It’s two parts caring, and three parts passion. It’s people who give more than they take. Heart has no particular age, gender or color, accepts no boundaries, offers no excuses, overcomes all odds, and comes through smiling.
Drive seniors to medical appointments or grocery shopping, errands, social events, remaining with the senior to advocate for them with medical personnel or help with shopping and putting the groceries away as needed.
Run errands or grocery shop for a homebound elder.
Report number of miles driven to client.
Qualifications:
Friendly and caring concern for elderly.
Own a car and have a license to drive.
Drive a car that is easy for an elder to enter and exit.
Maintain a current California Drivers License and a good driving record.
Maintain a minimum of $25,000/50,000 public liability in car insurance (current state minimum) while working as a volunteer for the agency.
Supportive of agency goals and services.
Supervisor
HOV Executive Director
Time
Flexible, on-call basis, determined by volunteer
Ideal For
A good placement for those who enjoy one-to-one call contact.
