Volunteers needed to help seniors with light yard work
Seniors countywide are calling Open Your Heart to a Senior seeking help with light yard work this summer. Volunteers are needed in all neighborhoods of Allegheny County to help plant flowers and mow seniors’ lawns if possible. This is a great summer volunteer opportunity for teens and
groups. Your time commitment is flexible. To register as a volunteer with OYHS, cal l412-307-0071 or email allegheny@openyourhearttoasenior.org.
More Communities Offering OYHS Volunteer Information & Orientation Sessions Open Your Heart to a Senior trains volunteers at several locations around Allegheny County. OYHS volunteers help seniors live safely and independently in their own homes. Seniors need your friendship and time, a ride to the doctor or grocery, a friendly visit or phone call, or help with light yard work. The time commitment is flexible and the need is ongoing in EVERY Allegheny County community. For more information, or to register for information and orientation sessions , visit www.openyourhearttoasenior.org, call 412-307-0071 or 2-1-1, or email allegheny@openyourhearttoasenior.org.
UPCOMING Open Your Heart to a Senior VOLUNTEER INFORMATION & ORIENTATION SESSIONS
June 22 at 3:00 pm – Panera Bread, 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
July 2 at 5:00 pm – Panera Bread, 3401 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) July 12 at 12:00 pm – Panera Bread, 4172 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146
July 14 at 6:00 pm – Cooper Siegel Library, 403 Fox Chapel Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (Fox Chapel)
July 16 at 5:300 pm – Family Services of WPA, 6401 Penn Ave, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (E. Liberty)
July 21 at 6:00 pm – Panera Bread, 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
July 23 at 6:00 pm – NHCO Hampton, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
Free Home Safety Inspections are Available for Seniors
Are you a senior living at home? Trained Safety for Seniors volunteers with Open Your Heart to a Senior will conduct a brief but thorough FREE home safety assessment using a written checklist and make recommendations for family members to adjust/remove potential hazards. They install smoke alarms (if needed) and leave seniors with a bag of safety items, like a flashlight and fresh batteries, a bath mat, night light and other helpful items. After the safety check has been completed, seniors qualify for either a free grab bar or an indoor railing installed at no charge. For information, please contact Cathy Pschirer 412-307-0069 ext 3313 or clpschirer@nhco.org at North Hills Community Outreach.