Ways to Get Involved:
- Friendly visitor: Visit with assigned resident- play games, read, walks, crafts
- Adopt-a-grandparent: Visit with a resident to form a special bond
- Love to bake? Bake in the activity kitchen with residents
- Dining room hostess: Serve coffee, greet and escort to and from dining room
- Musical volunteer: Share your talent
- Bus ride fun: Help residents to and from their room for bus ride adventures
- Travel presenter: Give a presentation about a place you have traveled to
- Walking buddies: Walk and talk with a resident and enjoy the outdoor beauty at the same time
- Reading assistant: Read to residents
- Garden helper: Assist residents with the outside garden including watering, planting and harvesting
- Science experiments: Assist with easy household science experiments with residents
- Dining companion: Visit with a resident during a meal
- Devotions/prayer volunteer: Read prayers and devotions with residents
- Bingo Helper: Assist residents in playing bingo
- Church Helper: Assist residents in walking to the chapel for Saturday church service
- Manicures: Paint residents' nails and enjoy conversation
- Veterans group leader: Lead a small group of veterans in conversation and connection
Benefits from Volunteering:
- Volunteering with seniors can help to create a wealth of knowledge for those who engage with older people
- Volunteering at a senior living community can bolster your resume by showcasing skill such as organizing tasks and specials events
- Building relationships is a great way to build your networking skills by strengthening your communication skills
- Providing your own peace of mind knowing you are doing a great deed for others in need
- Making new friends