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Volunteer: Money Management Program Volunteer

Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program 
This program offers money management service to help low income senior adults, age
60 and older, or persons with disabilities that have been victims of exploitation or
other forms of abuse. It helps those who have difficulty budgeting, paying routine bills
and keeping track of financial matters. The program’s goal is to promote and prolong
independent living for individuals who are at risk of losing their independence due to
an inability to manage their financial affairs. The program uses trained and screened
adult volunteers to assist individuals who do not have friends or relatives to help.
Eligibility guidelines apply; there is no cost to eligible seniors.

Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program 
This program offers money management service to help low income senior adults, age
60 and older, or persons with disabilities that have been victims of exploitation or
other forms of abuse. It helps those who have difficulty budgeting, paying routine bills
and keeping track of financial matters. The program’s goal is to promote and prolong
independent living for individuals who are at risk of losing their independence due to
an inability to manage their financial affairs. The program uses trained and screened
adult volunteers to assist individuals who do not have friends or relatives to help.
Eligibility guidelines apply; there is no cost to eligible seniors.

Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Senior Companion Program

Many seniors in our community are isolated and lonely and are waiting for someone to visit them. You could make a difference in your community by becoming a Senior Companion. Senior Companions provide weekly friendly visits and companionship to seniors who are homebound or socially isolated. Senior Companions also assist with occasional transportation, daily tasks and provide respite care for family caregivers. 

Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Many seniors in our community are isolated and lonely and are waiting for someone to visit them. You could make a difference in your community by becoming a Senior Companion. Senior Companions provide weekly friendly visits and companionship to seniors who are homebound or socially isolated. Senior Companions also assist with occasional transportation, daily tasks and provide respite care for family caregivers. 

Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60407

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Telephone Reassurance Program

The Telephone Reassurance Program (TRP) is a friendly caller program that matches volunteer callers to older adults in our community. The Program connects older adults and volunteers through weekly telephone conversations that foster connection and reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. Telephone Reassurance Participants and Volunteers develop person-to-person supportive relationships.  You can socialize from the comfort of your own home!

Benefits for Volunteers include:

Build a friendly relationship with older adults over the phone Increase in community engagement Ongoing skill development Able to make a difference from the comfort of your own home

 

Successful Volunteers:

Must be 18 years or older Must be able to pass a background check Have strong listening skills Enjoy socializing with others Are available to complete 2 calls (approximately 15-30 minutes each call) per week, per client

 

Use the link to apply!

Standard Volunteer Services Volunteer Application (typeform.com)

 

Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

The Telephone Reassurance Program (TRP) is a friendly caller program that matches volunteer callers to older adults in our community. The Program connects older adults and volunteers through weekly telephone conversations that foster connection and reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. Telephone Reassurance Participants and Volunteers develop person-to-person supportive relationships.  You can socialize from the comfort of your own home!

Benefits for Volunteers include:

Build a friendly relationship with older adults over the phone Increase in community engagement Ongoing skill development Able to make a difference from the comfort of your own home

 

Successful Volunteers:

Must be 18 years or older Must be able to pass a background check Have strong listening skills Enjoy socializing with others Are available to complete 2 calls (approximately 15-30 minutes each call) per week, per client

 

Use the link to apply!

Standard Volunteer Services Volunteer Application (typeform.com)

 

Organization: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No