Eldercare Services of Alachua
County
Eldercare Services of Alachua County is
dedicated to being an advocate for the elderly in the
community and to providing services to enrich the quality
of life for seniors.
Website: http://shands.org/public/programs/eldercare/volunteers.
asp
Contact: (352) 265-9040
What YOU can do to help: Volunteers are
needed in the following areas:
Meals on Wheels Program: Deliver
lunch to seniors who are homebound
Monday-Friday
(If you wish to volunteer with this program,
call or e-mail (352) 395-9040, eldercare@shands.usl.edu. This program is located at 4026 NW
22nd Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605.
Chore Services: Provide ongoing or
one-time chore service to clients.
Grant Proposals: Write grant
applications to aquire funds.
Fundraisers: Sponsor a bake sale, car
wash, garage sale, or gift wrap
station.
Al’z Place: Assisting seniors
who have Alzheimer’s or other memory
impairment with activities. Serve lunch.
Al’z Place is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mon-Fri each week.
Grocery Shopping: Shop and
deliver food to seniors who are
homebound.
Congregate Mealsites: Interact
and assist seniors with education, exercise, and art
programs. Serve food. Provide
entertainment like playing the piano or
singing. Start a class featuring a special
skill or talent you have.
Publicity: Help to publicize
Eldercare in the community.
Telephone Calls: Call seniors
each day at a certain time to check on how they are
doing.
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