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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of SW PA

Organization Description: 

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) is a Community Partnerships program of Family Services of Western PA and one of over 600 Faith in Action (www.fianationalnetwork.org) programs across the country. IVC's goal is to help seniors stay living independently at home and feeling connected to the community. IVC volunteers are matched with seniors and help by providing rides to medical and other appointments, assisting with grocery shopping, providing friendly visits, and conducting home safety checks. Volunteers and their senior care receivers often become friends and find out that everyone benefits from the volunteer match.

Website: 
http://www.ivcswpa.org
Location: 
6401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

The mission of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Southwest Pennsylvania is "to maximize the independence and overcome the isolation of the frail elderly in Allegheny County".

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Pittsburgh, PA
State/Province: 
Pennsylvania
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Service Area: 
Food Services
Adult Ministry
Directly Serving People
Social Services
Senior Ministry / Elder Care
Visitation/Pastoral Care
Program Types: 
Seniors Program
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)