By Barbara Bush\/Pittsburgh Senior News<\/p>\n
As we all get a little older, I find that the years fly by! Here it is December and once again, AARP is partnering with St. Barnabas\u2019 Presents for Patients. However, in order for it to be successful, we need volunteers.<\/p>\n
If you are wondering what the duties of an AARP holiday volunteer require, it is simply to bring a little cheer to the everyday lives of older adults who reside in local facilities. The most important attribute you can bring is your smile and willingness to say hello while visiting with the residents.<\/p>\n
Basically, there are several areas where we need additional help.\u00a0 One task you may be asked to perform is to push a cart with donated articles to be placed in each resident\u2019s room. Volunteers may also be needed to serve punch and cookies to residents at the holiday party or to possibly assist Santa in handing out small token gifts to party attendees.<\/p>\n
The time commitment is minimal and varies by location.\u00a0 Only you can determine how much time you can offer.\u00a0 Ideally, we are asking each volunteer to be available for one (1) or two (2) hours on any of the following dates at the location specified:<\/p>\n
\u00b7.\u00a0 Homemade cookies are also welcome! Contact JoAnn Zajackowski at (412) 486-1724.<\/p>\n
\u00b7. Contact Charles White at (412) 243-1794.<\/p>\n
\u00b7(412) 276-2639.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tuesday, December 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kane Glen Hazel. Contact Connie Kovka at (412) 833-5627.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wednesday, December 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kane Scott Township. Contact Rose Sparvero at (412) 531-5690.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, December 17, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kane McKeesport. Contact Bill Campbell at (412) 655-2843.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, December 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Golden Living, Canonsburg, Washington County. Contact Ann Marie DeJames at (412) 257-1611.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, December 18: Golden Living, Altoona, Blair County. Delivery of gifts only. Contact Bill Campbell at (814) 946-0471.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, December 21: Concordia (formerly Pristine Pines), Brown Road, Wexford. Contact Clarence Wolff at (724) 935-5113.<\/p>\n
AARP is a non-profit membership organization for Americans over age 50.\u00a0 They are \u201cdedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age\u201d.\u00a0 AARP is actively involved in the communities in which they serve and does so with the use of special volunteers like you.\u00a0 The reward you receive for your time is the pure joy of sharing and giving back to the community.\u00a0 Help us make the holidays a special time for everyone.<\/p>\n
A special thank you for the generosity of those of you who donated the gifts and to those volunteers responsible for wrapping these treasures prior to this anticipated venture.<\/p>\n
For other volunteer opportunities, contact AARP of Pennsylvania at PAAARP@aarp.org or (866) 389-5654.<\/p>\n
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