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Lifelong Learning Program Leader

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Sharon Towers

  • 20 people are interested
Person–to-Person Visitation Volunteer

  • Skills Needed:

    • Love and appreciation for older or disabled adults

    • Patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic attitude

    • Willingness to maintain confidentiality

    • Respect for people of different backgrounds

    • A special skill to share with the residents

  • Duties:

    • Lead and assist groups of residents in various lifelong learning programs such as:

      • Writing Memoirs

      • History

      • Wine Tasting

      • Flower Arranging

      • Language Classes

      • Sign Language Classes

      • Cooking Classes

    • Report time spent on volunteer service to Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Location of Duties:

    • Sharon Towers

  • Time Required:

    • 1 - 2 hours per visit. Will work with your schedule.

  • Training / Preparation:

    • Orientation and training provided by Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Supervisor:

    • Community Outreach Coordinator

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About Sharon Towers

Location:

5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, US

Mission Statement

We enrich the lives of those we serve by providing a nurturing environment that fosters joy, purpose, and well-being.

Description

Sharon Towers is a continuing care retirement community (or "CCRC") offering independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care. It was founded in the late 1960’s by Presbyterian leaders in Charlotte. The not-for-profit community is home to 330 residents on a wooded, 28-acre campus on Sharon Road in the heart of SouthPark.

People with Disabilities
Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

5100 Sharon RoadCharlotte, NC 28210

(35.1433,-80.83523)
 

DATE POSTED

July 15, 2020

SKILLS

  • Adult Education
  • History
  • Storytelling
  • American Sign Language
  • Bilingual
  • Teaching / Instruction

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hours per visit. Will work with your schedule

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