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Giving Caregiver Support Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities- Help Make A Difference In The Life of An Older Adult. Your Help is Needed...any day, any time.

    Programs         Special Events    

Programs

- Ombudsman Volunteer
1. Become a Nursing Home Advocate

  • Pull Up A Chair
  • Lend An Ear
  • Solve A Problem
  • Advocate for the rights of nursing home residents and their families
  • CONTACT: Our Volunteer Coordinator: 800/798-0988

-RING FOR CARE-Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
2. Become a Volunteer Giving Telephone Reassurance

  • Give A Call
  • Give A Listen
  • Make Their Day
  • Make A Difference
  • Telephone Reassurance to an older adult who has a need (homebound, isolated) for safety and socialization calls
  • Enjoy the flexibility of calling in the comfort of your own home
  • CONTACT: Volunteer Coordinator 800/798-0988


-MONEY MANAGEMENT-Bill Payer or Representative Payee
3. Become A Volunteer in the Money Management Program

  • Receive training to assist a senior in great need
  • Meet One on One with a matched client
  • Assist them with financial affairs that have become too difficult
  • Work Together with an older adult to help organize and pay bills
  • CONTACT: 800/798-0988

BRIDGES COMMUNITY CENTER
4. Become an activity assistant and befriender

  • Help coordinate programs

  • Help with setting the Center up for activities

  • Welcome guests

  • Be a special friend to Center participants

  • Become a part of an exciting, community serving seniors and caregivers

  • Contact: 866/331-8034


Special Events:
Assist with a variety of needs for agency public relations events:

  • Promotion/Mailing
  • Auction
  • Event Assistance/Organization
  • CONTACT: Manager of Public Relations 800/798-0988

 

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