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“Rise up before the aged and show deference to the old.” (Leviticus 19:32) Respect for EldersHiddur P’nai Zakken Jewish tradition regards living a long life and dying in old age to be a blessing. It is our responsibility to respect our elders and help them to maintain the quality of life as they age.
The Breakers of Long Beach (Assisted Living facility) 210 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 432-6700 Volunteer opportunities: help read to a "low vision" group; help serve and entertain at parties
Bubbe & Zayde’s Place 2220 N. Concord Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 315-6003, ask for Andrea Volunteer opportunities: Tues, Wed, Sat. 1-7:30pm – Entertain, art projects, discuss current events, gardening. Help collect items on our “wish list” (nail files, hair dryers, cosmetics, etc.)
Carehouse Convalescent Center 1800 Old Tustin Road Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 835-4900 Volunteer opportunities: Make bookmarks or beaded jewelry for bingo prizes; bake cookies; arrange to do a program The EZRA Center 1770 West Cerritos Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 776-1103, Margolit Moskowitz, Activities Director We provide a wide variety of activities and services to meet the needs of the mature Jewish population of Orange County. Volunteer opportunities: Serve lunch, play cards, visit
Heritage Pointe 27456 Bellogente Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685 Retirement living in the Jewish tradition Volunteer opportunities: Participate in our “Adopt a Grandfriend,” program; assist with household tasks; play chess/scrabble; group activity (perform); help with annual walk-a-thon
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach 3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 427-7916 Volunteer opportunities: For assisting with our “Athletes Fete” walk-a-thon (usually in spring) contact Wendy Puzarne, ext. 234
Jewish Family Service: Project Caring Visitor 1 Federation Way, Suite 220 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3460, ext. 352 or 714-445-4950 Our purpose is to enhance the quality of family and community life through programs for people at every stage of the life cycle. Some existing teen volunteer programs we offer are: JFS Project Manna (collecting non-perishables), and JFS B’nai Mitzvah “Adopt a Retirement Home” Project. Contact: Marcia Marcinko Age: 11 and up Volunteer opportunities: Attend group training, and visit a retirement home by participating in the following suggested activities: present a program; read to someone who is sight impaired; write letters for residents unable to do so; take a resident for a walk on the grounds; and help with activities at the facility. Tustin Hacienda 240 East 3rd Street Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 838-3847 25 resident Nursing Home facility Volunteer Opportunities: plant flowers, bake, perform, and interact with residents
Tustin Royale Retirement House 1261 Bryan Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-5009 Volunteer opportunities: Friendly visits; help serve donuts and coffee
Lakeview Senior Center 20 Lake Road Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 724-6904 Contact: Ann Edwards Age: 14 or older Volunteer Opportunities: Once you go through our group orientation, you can assist seniors in the computer room, help serve in dining room, assist with office work, help with special events, and in summer or school breaks, use special talent to entertain; make holiday cards
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