Volunteers Help Local Seniors Sign Up For Vaccine Appointments

LAKE FOREST, IL — A small group of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents has teamed up with the local senior center to volunteer as "vaccination buddies" to help local senior citizens complete the coronavirus vaccine sign-up process.

With high demand for limited appointments for jabs, and much of the sign-up process requiring internet and computer literacy, some seniors have been unable to navigate the appointment booking systems independently.

The LF/LB Vaccination Buddies program allows volunteers to offer support to seniors remotely, helping work through various websites and secure transportation to a vaccine appointment.

Seniors must provide their essential information — name, address, birthday, phone number, email — to allow volunteers help set up appointments.

Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents seeking assistance with signing up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments may sign up online.

Those interested in becoming volunteers may sign up online to assist with calling, booking, transportation or other ways.

Anyone with questions was asked to email LFLBvaccinebuddies@gmail.com or call Dickinson Hall at 847-234-2209.

Public health officials recommend all Lake County residents pre-register for a vaccine through the Lake County Health Department's AllVax portal.

Appointments may also be available separately through pharmacies at Jewel-Osco, Walgreens or Mariano’s.