The volunteer works directly with program staff, to provide a holistic approach in delivering meaningful activities for a diverse population. The volunteers assist program staff by socializing with clients and help facilitate program activities. The volunteer is supportive in fostering the maintenance of a client’s abilities and, where appropriate, the enhancement of those abilities through the organization of activities that are designed to stimulate and respond to the client’s individual interests and abilities.

Volunteer Needs:

We are looking for volunteers who can help support us by doing the following:

• Assisting with mealtime socialization

• Assisting with recreational programs

• One-on-one socialization 

• Volunteers with musical abilities

Time Commitment:

• Weekly - Tuesday or Fridays, any two or three hours between 10:00am to 3:00pm

• Establish regular days and times for visiting the facility

• Volunteers should consider a 3-month commitment

Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and flexibility

• Strong team work skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Experience in a group setting

• Aptitude for focusing on the needs of an elderly person or individual with disabilities

• Capacity to be patient, understanding, and compassionate

• Satisfactory Police Records check  

Interested in applying?

Submit an application at https://www.sprintseniorcare.org/volunteer/apply-now/. Please indicate that you found out about this opportunity on "Volunteer Success"!