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The Chore Service helps senior citizens (age 60 and over) and disabled homeowners of all ages remain safe and secure in their homes by performing minor household repairs that they can neither do themselves nor get anyone else to do. Services are provided by Chore’s crew of 21 volunteer handypersons working as teams with paid drivers. There is no charge for Chore’s services, but clients are expected to pay for the parts necessary to complete the repair.
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| Chore is funded by the Bergen County Division of Senior Services, Community Development, client contributions and Volunteer Center fundraising activities. |
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What Chore
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Services are provided for senior citizens (age 60 and over) and for people of any age with disabilities. Work is done by volunteer handymen who want to help others. The Chore crew will determine if a particular project is beyond their expertise. |
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Minor
Plumbing |
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- Repair leaking faucets
- Repair leaking toilets
- Replace washer hoses
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Minor Electrical |
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- Replace
outlets
- Replace light switches and plugs
- Replace or repair door bells
- Replace light bulbs
- Replace existing light fixture (if appropriate)
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Repair or Replace |
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- Door locks, handles, springs and closers
- Filters and batteries
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Install |
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- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Grab bars in bath area
- Internal railings
- Air conditioners (also remove)
- Storm windows/screens (also remove)
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What Chore
Cannot Do For You |
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Chore is unable to service emergencies.
Chore does not do outdoor work, painting, tiling, door or window replacements, work requiring high ladders, heavy lifting, new wiring or appliance repairs.
Repairs for apartment dwellers are limited to personal items only.
If you need the name of a licensed plumber, electrician or other skilled worker, consult the Yellow Pages.
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To Schedule
a Service Call |
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Call 201-489-7790.
The wait for a service call can be more than two weeks. |
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To Volunteer
As A Chore Handyperson |
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Each
Chore volunteer is scheduled for service calls one day a week and
part of a crew of one or two other volunteers and a paid driver. Each crew is assigned 4-5 service calls each
day.
Prospective volunteers should be able to perform minor household repairs such as those that any able-bodied homeowner must do. Ideally, volunteers will be available on a regular basis so they can be scheduled with a regular crew.
Call 201-489-7790 for further information. |
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