During the holiday season, members of the Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) work hard to make sure seniors who live alone feel extra special.
Throughout the month of December, Senior Volunteer Patrol members will be delivering gift baskets or hot meals to seniors enrolled in the Sheriff's You Are Not Alone (YANA) program.
Watch this video to see the heartwarming holiday basket deliveries and how the YANA program makes a difference in the lives of homebound seniors.
Those enrolled in the YANA program get daily phone calls and a weekly visit from a Senior Volunteer Patrol member all year long. If a YANA member doesn't pick up their phone, a welfare check is conducted to make sure everything is okay.
The You Are Not Alone program is a free service for seniors who live alone and disabled people living within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department. To enroll, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Sheriff's Department, visit: sdsheriff.net/volunteers.
