Everyone smiles when those in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities receive a visit from a friend. You can make a difference to the many residents whose families live too far away to visit.
As an I-You Venture volunteer, you might choose to call on individual residents or get involved in a planned activity. Our volunteers offer companionship and help individuals to overcome isolation in many ways. They engage them in a broad spectrum of activities including arts and crafts, playing board games or cards with them, in addition to one on one visits. Another way you can get involved with seniors is through music. This could be listening to oldies with a personalized playlist, singing along to old favorites with seniors, or playing a musical instrument.
“Thinking of You” Cards: Community members can help reduce some of the loneliness and social isolation many residents face every day. Volunteers let residents know someone cares! One way is to send “Thinking of You” cards, postcards, or cards with pictures, such as flowers, landscapes, and nature observations, or create your own! Most people like to receive mail, and this will be a way to help brighten their day and let them know they’re remembered. We deliver the cards to local care facilities.
You can mail the cards to FSA / I-You Venture, 104 Walnut Ave. #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or you can drop them off at the Volunteer Center in Live Oak at 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, office hours: 10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, Mon – Thurs .
For some ideas: Pinterest and Thinking of You Card Prompts:
For more information: Nancy Cleveland: cleveland.n@fsa-cc.org
(831) 459-8917
Ice Cream Day I-You Venture sponsored our 4rd Ice Cream Day in July 2024 to celebrate National Ice Cream Month! Ice cream and cookies were supplied to fifteen facilities and over 1,000 residents and staff members.
As an Ageless Art Artist, you would join residents in expressing themselves using various kinds of media.
As a Holiday Helper you might enjoy playing Santa or making sure facility residents receive a holiday gift.
Learn more about our annual Picnic in the Park event or view our Picnic photos!
To learn more about the I-You Venture Program and its history, click here!
- Nancy Cleveland, I-You Venture/Ageless Art, email cleveland.n@fsa-cc.org (831) 459-8917
BIG Thank You to all of our volunteers and donors for remembering our seniors!
