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ORGANIZATION: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

  • 43 people are interested

Visit with Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) clients who have requested friendly company during their evening or weekend leisure time. TRP clients are living at and receiving comprehensive therapies for the purpose of adjusting to a recent neurological event (ex. stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury). Activities vary widely depending on interests and abilities, yet might include some of the following: Going for a walk to feed the ducks. Watching a sporting event on TV. Bringing clients to the media center and helping them set up and watch a movie. Helping a client use a computer to access the internet. Share stories and have coffee in the café. Playing board games, cards or putting a puzzle together. Listening to music. Reading them a book or the paper.

Must enjoy having fun, smiling, laughing and bringing joy to other people’s lives.

Ability to push a wheelchair short distances for some clients.

Available when clients need social support the most, on evenings and weekends.

Ability/willingness to commit to between 1-4 hours at least once each or every other week.

Available volunteer opportunities:

Monday through Friday from 6-8pm.

Saturday and Sunday 9:30a-11:30a or 12:30p-4:30

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About Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Location:

3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422, US

Mission Statement

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institution (formerly Courage Center) maximizes quality of life for people of all ages and all abilities. we help people achieve health and wellness by offering excellent services, innovative programs, ground-breaking research and barrier-shattering advocacy

Description

Our Vision: We are guided by our vision that one day all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities, not disabilities.

Our Values:

  • Clients and Patients as Partners
  • Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit
  • Quality and Innovation
  • Accessibility
  • Integrity
  • The Generous Spirit
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Diversity

We have opportunities for individual volunteers beginning at age 15 as well as group opportunities. Please, contact us for further information.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Health & Medicine

WHEN

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WHERE

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute3915 Golden Valley RoadGolden Valley, MN 55422

(44.998695,-93.32941)
 

SKILLS

  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Evenings or Every other Saturday or Sunday for 3 hours
  • Orientation, Proof of Vaccination

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