Needs From: United Way of Northeast Florida

Have a heart for seniors?  Imagine being a senior unable to perform tasks that were once simple.  Making your bed, washing the dishes, getting your mail, driving to the grocery store…  Then imagine a volunteer comes to your home once a week, visiting with you and lifting these burdens.  Hart Felt seniors are 70 or older with one or more chronic illness.  The majority live in poverty and have nowhere else to turn.  YOU can make a huge impact.  Learn more at hartfelt.org.  

ElderSources's SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program provides health insurance information and free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and to caregivers.

As a SHINE Volunteer, you serve your community by performing at least one of the following functions:

As a SHINE Volunteer, you will receive:

You can learn more about the SHINE program by visiting www.floridashine.org 

To learn more about ElderSource, visit our website here

This is a board level position. The Secretary of the Board takes minutes during annual board meetings. Secretary sends out invites to board meetings annually.

The Grant Writing Team Member assists 2 grant writing board members in identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities to benefit the elderly with critically needed life saving services.

The Vice President of the Board is answerable to the Senior Vice President. Duties include oversight of Department Chairs and coordinating activities via telephone, text and email.

The Grant Writing Team Member assists 2 grant writing board members in identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities to benefit the elderly with critically needed life saving services. The tasks associated with this position can be performed remotely.

This is a board level position. The Volunteer Chair recruits and assigns volunteers for Social media, Crowd Funding, Legal, Clergy, Treasury, Events, and Grant Writing efforts in support of Operation We Care About You, Operation Grateful Nation, Operation Remember Me and Operation Deliverance.

ElderSource's Caring Connections Telephone Reassurance Program provides a friendly telephone call from a volunteer to an older adult who is living alone and/or homebound. The goal of the program is to eliminate or reduce some of the concerns facing homebound seniors: isolation, loneliness, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.

Many older adults want to remain independent and age in place in their own homes; however because they are isolated or housebound, meaningful relationships are difficult to come by. Caring Connections volunteers will reach out by phone regularly to these seniors to offer a friendly check-in and an opportunity to feel connected to the community beyond their front door.

Want to Become a Caring Connections Volunteer?

This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the life of a senior. All volunteers must:

Being a SHINE volunteer is very rewarding and a great service to your community! SHINE volunteers are not affiliated with any insurance company and do not sell insurance--it is a statewide volunteer program offering seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregiver’s free, unbiased counseling on Medicare and health insurance issues.

An extension of our hospital gift shop, the volunteer would take out a lightweight cart to various locations around the north campus hospital and offer snacks for sell to staff and visitors to the campus. Ideal role for someone who is outgoing, active and enjoys interacting with people.

Volunteer opportunities available at both Bartram Crossing and University Crossing locations.
Provide residents with meaningful engagement, interaction and support through guided activities and tasks. Support Activities, Nursing, and Therapy departments. Assist in fall prevention and safety measures for cognitively impaired residents

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Onboarding Requirements - Compliance with ACHA

Skills, experience and education

Do you love writing personal letters and making others feel special? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to write heartfelt, meaningful letters to brighten the days of seniors in care homes.

WHAT WE DO 

We’re an all-volunteer organization dedicated to sending cheerful, personal, handwritten letters to seniors in aged care facilities. Our writers have delivered joy to elders worldwide since April 2020!

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?

HOW IT WORKS

*Students requesting official documentation for community service credit should review our Community Service Guidelines and then complete our Registration Form. You’ll work 1:1 with a member of our Student Liaison Team. You will be asked to submit photos of your work for verification. We award one hour of community service credit for every four letters written & sent that meet our guidelines.

Here are some sample letters from fellow Floridians. You'll find more ideas and examples on our website:

We seek compassionate individuals aged 55 and older who take pleasure in visiting homebound seniors for light activities such as conversation, watching their favorite TV show, sitting on the porch, or sharing a meal for a few hours a few days each week. The aim is to provide primary caregivers with time for self-care. Volunteers are required to pass a Level II background check and complete pre-service training prior to being matched with a senior.

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Want to see what our volunteers write? Here are a few examples: