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Welcome to. ?. What is. It’s…. Of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. +. It’s YOU. Click here to view United Way’s Open Your Heart to a Senior video. Goal: Every senior in need of assistance is paired with a caring volunteer. Volunteers Fill the Gap. Many Opportunities , One Network.

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  1. Welcome to

  2. ? What is

  3. It’s… Of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties +

  4. It’s YOU

  5. Click here to view United Way’s Open Your Heart to a Senior video.

  6. Goal: Every senior in need of assistance is paired with a caring volunteer.

  7. Volunteers Fill the Gap

  8. Many Opportunities, One Network

  9. Volunteer Based on Interest not AgencyMeal preparationMeal deliveryDrivingSafety for SeniorsMedicare CounselingSenior centersSnow shovelingLeaf raking

  10. In ONE year Over 1,000 volunteers gave 20,000hours! • 11,000+ rides were given to the grocery stores, food banks, and medical appointments • 80+ home modifications were provided • 100+ home visits and smoke alarms installed • 30,000+ meals were delivered

  11. The Impact Matters 94% of seniors report falling less, which is the number one cause of hospitalization among the elderly 20% of seniors an increase in their overall quality of life 33% of seniors report an increased ability to complete activities of daily living 100% of seniors would recommend Open Your Heart to a Senior services to their friends 100% of volunteers report a high-level of satisfaction with their experience as a volunteer

  12. What’s in it for You? • High quality infrastructure and support for volunteers • One entry point for several volunteer opportunities and agencies • Annual Recognition Activities & Events • On-Going Training • Connection to the community and other volunteers • Opportunities to take a leadership role • Satisfaction of giving back to a generation that has done so much for us

  13. Overview of Volunteering with Open Your Heart to a Senior

  14. Understanding Aging • Role of Volunteers • General Guidelines • Liability & Release • Volunteer Self-Care • Building Healthy Relationships with Seniors

  15. Understanding Aging

  16. Role of Volunteers Some seniors have many supports, while other have few. Volunteers are one of the links in the chain of support

  17. General Guidelines

  18. Liability & Release • Volunteer Protection Act: Volunteers are removed from liability while acting within the scope of assigned responsibilities • Release of Volunteer Services: • Agency provides support & training to avoid dismissal • Volunteers may be dismissed in certain cases: • Neglecting assigned responsibilities • Failing to follow written policies/procedures • Any type of abuse, discrimination, theft, or substance abuse while on duty

  19. Volunteer Self-Care

  20. Building Healthy Relationships with Seniors

  21. Handbook Resources Further review the Open Your Heart to a Senior Handbook for:

  22. Thank you for coming!

  23. Agency Specific Information

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