Hearts and Hands Program
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Program Mission: Hearts and Hands at Orcas Senior Center recruits, trains, and matches caring volunteers with elderly and disabled adult members of the community for companionship and practical assistance. Volunteers make friendly visits to support independence and enhanced quality of life by providing opportunities for socialization and assistance with errands and light chores in the home and yard.
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Program Description
Trained volunteers help neighbors in need with:
Referrals
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance from a Hearts and Hands volunteer, please contact the John Slater at (360) 370-0562. We will arrange for an assessment meeting to determine what needs can be met through our program and a volunteer will be matched according to similar interests and who can best meet the needs requested. If appropriate, referrals to other programs and services will be provided. There is no fee for services provided by Hearts and Hands.
How Can I Help?
You can help continue services to the Orcas Island community by donating your time and skills (direct care to a care recipient 1-4 hours weekly), occasional help with work projects (call us and we’ll include you on a list to call for special projects) assisting with transportation, and by giving a tax-deductible donation to Hearts and Hands to PO Box 1653. Our program is possible through grants, donations, and fundraising events. Care recipients are grateful for your gifts.
Volunteers
All volunteers receive a training and orientation of the principles and guidelines of being a Hearts and Hands volunteer. The orientation and on-going communication between coordinator and volunteer prepares and supports volunteers to be sensitive to the needs of the care recipient and to respect each person’s right to compassionate care, confidentiality, and dignity at all phases of life. Volunteers generally serve care-recipients in their own homes, but they also meet for lunch or go on field trips or appointments. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact 360-370-0562.
Trained volunteers help neighbors in need with:
- Friendly visits/companionship
- Share a cup of tea, chat, play cards, offer a caring heart, listening, emotional support, and maybe outings.
- Practical assistance
- Volunteer services may include light housekeeping, simple home repairs or yard work, local errands, or on-island transportation.
Referrals
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance from a Hearts and Hands volunteer, please contact the John Slater at (360) 370-0562. We will arrange for an assessment meeting to determine what needs can be met through our program and a volunteer will be matched according to similar interests and who can best meet the needs requested. If appropriate, referrals to other programs and services will be provided. There is no fee for services provided by Hearts and Hands.
How Can I Help?
You can help continue services to the Orcas Island community by donating your time and skills (direct care to a care recipient 1-4 hours weekly), occasional help with work projects (call us and we’ll include you on a list to call for special projects) assisting with transportation, and by giving a tax-deductible donation to Hearts and Hands to PO Box 1653. Our program is possible through grants, donations, and fundraising events. Care recipients are grateful for your gifts.
Volunteers
All volunteers receive a training and orientation of the principles and guidelines of being a Hearts and Hands volunteer. The orientation and on-going communication between coordinator and volunteer prepares and supports volunteers to be sensitive to the needs of the care recipient and to respect each person’s right to compassionate care, confidentiality, and dignity at all phases of life. Volunteers generally serve care-recipients in their own homes, but they also meet for lunch or go on field trips or appointments. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact 360-370-0562.