Volunteer Sign-Up for OAA Monthly Senior Gatherings

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The Okinawa Association of America (OAA) in Gardena is happy to announce a new monthly program for seniors (age 65 and over) set to begin in March. Generously sponsored by Keiro, the OAA’s first Seniors “Surii-Jurii” Gatherings will be scheduled for every third (English speakers) and fourth (Japanese speakers) Saturday of the month.

Social isolation and loneliness are commonly experienced by older adults including retirees, widowed spouses, empty nesters, and immigrants. The goal of these bilingual luncheons is to provide a safe and consistent gathering place, opportunities to socialize with friends and meet new people, ways to keep the mind active and engaged through presentations and social activities, and a sense of community.

We are in need of dedicated volunteers who can help us provide a safe and vibrant space for the senior participants. Service hours are available for students.

TASKS INCLUDE:
• Preparing the room: sweeping, checking restrooms; setting up tables and chairs (10 a.m.)
• Setting up tables and chairs (10 a.m.)
• Putting up directional signage, picking up bento lunches (10:30 a.m.)
• Welcoming and assisting guests, setting up and labeling food on the lunch table (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Operating audio/visual (during the event)
• Interacting with and assisting guests (during the event)
• Taking pictures (during the event)
• Facilitating the distribution and collection of surveys (during the event)
• Cleaning up tables and chairs, sweeping, restrooms, taking out trash (2 - 3 p.m.)

Yutashiku unigee sabira. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

Name *

Best way to contact you (please include your phone number and/or email address) *

Age *

Teens

20s - 30s

30s - 40s

40s - 50s

50s - 60s

70s - 80s

Over 80

Required

Can you speak Japanese? *

Yes, fluently

Yes, intermediate level

Please let us know about any injuries or disabilities

Availability (please check all that apply) *

I am available to help on the 3rd Saturday of this month

I am available to help on the 4th Saturday of this month

I am available to help on a monthly basis

I am only available to help on certain dates (please list dates in OTHER)

Required

I am interested in... *

Helping at the gatherings (set up, clean up, interacting with seniors, facilitating)

Helping with event planning (coordinating speakers, volunteers, bento lunch orders)

Making a cultural or health-related presentation in ENGLISH

Making a cultural or health-related presentation in JAPANESE

Other:

Required

Volunteers have the option to purchase the same bento lunch box that is to be served to the seniors (price varies month to month). Orders are required 1 week prior to the event. A light lunch (e.g., sandwiches) will be provided for volunteers who do not order a bento lunch box. *

Yes, I would like to order a bento lunch

No, I do not want to order a bento lunch

Required

I would like to sign up for the OAA's monthly "Jigami-gwa" mini e-newsletter and receive messages about upcoming activities and events.

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