One of the services that
Sheriff’s Office volunteers provide the community is a program called You Are
Not Alone (YANA). YANA volunteers check on older adults through prearranged
phone calls and home visits.
The visits are intended to take
away the feeling of isolation that can come from independent living by the
elderly. The YANA volunteers can give peace of mind for the individual and for
their family. The elderly can be a target of exploitation. Having someone
checking on them regularly can help prevent them from becoming a victim. Also, people
who are isolated often become hoarders in fear of running out of necessities.
This can lead to unsanitary and unhealthy situations. YANA volunteers can help
reduce the feeling of isolation.
If you would like more
information or to sign up for the program, or you have a family member or a
friend who think would benefit from YANA, go to:
You can also call (4250 388-7375
or email YANA@snoco.org.
Also, if you think that you would
like to volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office go to http://wa-snohomishcounty.civicplus.com/288/Volunteer.
At that web site you will find information about volunteer activities, contact
information for your questions and a Volunteer Interest Form.
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