Consider volunteering with the
Chore Service, which is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen
County. Chore volunteers do minor household repairs that the frail elderly
or people with disabilities can neither do themselves nor get anyone else to
do. Each volunteer makes service calls one day a week from 8:30 am to 2:00
pm. Volunteers go in crews of two to four people in specially
equipped Chore vans. Each crew is assigned 4-5 service calls
each weekday.
Last year, Chore volunteers
visited over 2,000 homes and performed 4,000 repairs for grateful
citizens. This year, the request for service is even greater,
and additional volunteers are needed!
In addition to helping people in
need, you’ll be helping yourself! Studies show that people who volunteer
enjoy health benefits, from reduction of stress and lowering of blood pressure
to improving self esteem and enhancing the immune system. Volunteering
with a Chore crew also offers an opportunity not only to use handyman skills,
but also to get out, meet new people and stay connected with the broader
world. Prospective volunteers should be able to perform minor household
repairs such as those that able-bodied homeowners must do.
Ideally, volunteers will be available on a regular basis so Chore can
schedule a regular day with the same crew.
It’s a great volunteer opportunity
for retirees, or people who work second and third shift jobs.
Back-up volunteer handymen and women are also welcome.
Call Maureen at (201) 489-7790 to find out how satisfying it can be to
lend a hand to those in need.
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