Ladrey Senior High Rise Ministry
The Ladrey Senior
High Rise Ministry was established to assist low income residents to
participate in various activities and develop personal relationships
with these low income seniors, many having limited social contact.
Ministry Needs
Individuals with a
friendly demeanor, interest in seniors, sensitivity and the ability to
listen and to relate to individuals with limited resources. For Bingo,
help shop for prizes, or solicit prizes from parishioners; help seniors
who have difficulty with Bingo play; read out numbers of winning Bingo
cards to caller; and serve snacks and beverages to Bingo players. For
transportation assistance, transport seniors at Ladrey for medical
appointments and to visit fellow hospitalized residents.
Pick up resident's
prescriptions at Potomac Yards Target and Old Town
CVS,
assist in completion of pharmaceutical firms' form for free or reduced
prescriptions of medications prescribed by a physician for residents'
chronic at-risk health conditions. For food distribution assistance,
assist seniors to complete eligibility forms, bag groceries and
distribute them to shut-in and disabled senior residents.
Training Provided
None is necessary.
Supervision is available by experienced volunteers or the ARHA Senior
Services Coordinator (social worker).
Meetings and Time Required
For Bingo: at
Ladrey High Rise,
300 Wythe Street,
the second Thursday of each month from
6:15
to
8:30
PM.
For transportation, as needed. Prescription pick up could be on
established schedule one day a week to free Senior Services Coordinator
for other professional duties. For food distribution, at the Ladrey the
last Saturday of every month (January to October, no distribution in
November and second Saturday in December). Six months commitment is
preferred, although many activities could be a single month's
commitment.
Benefits
A rewarding
experience serving others who are less fortunate. Meeting fellow
parishioners and volunteers, and forming new and unexpected friendships.
Who
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