Needs From: United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

Provide companionship to seniors through conversation, playing games, reading, etc.

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The Senior Support Action Group is looking for volunteers to assist with the delivery of food boxes to homebound seniors and other disabled persons.

Volunteers use their personal vehicles to pick-up boxes of food on the first and/or third Thursday of each month. Boxes can be picked up at The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown anytime between 9am - 12pm. Each route takes about 60-90 minutes to complete.

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- Complete enrollment form

- Provide copy of valid drivers license and auto insurance

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the deliveries are no contact for the health and safety of the senior client and volunteers.

If you are interested or wish to learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Leah Sakacs, the program coordinator, at 330-261-2631 or lsakacs@fcsohio.org

Provide companionship to homebound seniors over the phone by making weekly check-in calls to inquire about their well-being and to provide conversation. Calls can be made at any time of day, for any duration, and frequency that is convenient for the volunteer.

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Provide transportation for seniors to doctor appointments, farmers markets, and grocery stores in Mahoning and/or Trumbull counties.

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Community Educator: Present prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Caregiver Support Group Facilitator: Co-facilitate a support group for family members, friends, and caregivers of individuals who have dementia or Alzheimer's.

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The AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council assists in the volunteer recognition and community outreach activities as well as fundraising efforts for the Foster Grandparents and Retired & Senior Volunteer Programs in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The committee meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 3:00 pm.

Interested persons should have experience in community outreach, volunteer management, fundraising, and/or working with seniors.

Assist the American Red Cross at blood drives, including greeting potential donors, taking temperatures, and assisting with registration. Must be able to commit to a shift of at least 4 hours.

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Disaster Response Team: Assist the American Red Cross by responding to home fire and other disasters. Must be able to commit to a total of 24 hours of being on-call per month.

(Mental) Health Services Provider: Secure resources as an American Red Cross volunteer to meet (mental) health needs of people affected by disaster, including coordinating with physicians, shelters, emergency aid, etc. Must be able to commit to two-weeks' work of on-call time during a three month period.

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Assist Habitat for Humanity in building and repairing homes in Mahoning, Trumbull, and/or Columbiana counties. No prior experience is required, and all tools and safety equipment are provided.

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Deliver meals to homes of individuals in Mahoning and/or Trumbull counties. Supplemental insurances and a small mileage reimbursement are provided to volunteers.

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Assist with meal prep, set-up and clean-up, and meal distribution.

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Act as a positive role model for students by providing mentorship and tutoring support.

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Provide administrative support to any of the following agencies by answering phones, filing, greeting guests, etc.

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