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8 people are interested
Adult Day Center Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Grand Traverse Pavilions
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8 people are interested
Our Day Center provides care for adults who might benefit from enhanced socialization and recreation with peers. Day Center volunteers assist with meal and snack times. They also help participants take part in activities, including special intergenerational activities, and accompany participants on field trips as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with escorting participants to and from activities.
- Provide conversation, a friendly ear, and support for the participant.
- Assist with clean-up at the end of the day or after an activity.
- Accompany participants to off-site trips as planned.
Requirements
- A willingness to have fun.
- Empathetic listening skills.
- Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age.
- For the safety of our residents, all volunteers must agree to a background check.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Training/Support
- Day Center staff will provide directions as needed.
- Volunteer will be provided a handbook with rules and guidelines. Training will be provided on an ongoing basis.
Time Commitment
- Our Day Center is open weekdays generally between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so hours are flexible.
- We ask that you commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of two months, however other options are possible.
Benefits
- Make a difference in the life of someone who needs extra care and attention.
- Be a part of a community of caring.
- Considering working in the health care industry? This is a great way to figure out if you’re interested in working with older adults as a career.
More opportunities with Grand Traverse Pavilions
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Grand Traverse Pavilions
Location:
1000 Pavilions Circle Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, US
Mission Statement
Grand Traverse Pavilions Mission is to provide accessible, trusted and compassionate care that enhances quality of life for aging adults.
Description
Grand Traverse Pavilions is the region’s first and only public, nonprofit intergenerational continuum of care campus. The campus includes Grand Traverse Medical Care, our Intergenerational Community Center, the Wellness Center, our assisted-living community The Cottages, and the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation.
Our campus offers care and services to more than 300 adults whose needs vary from respite care to assisted living to long-term skilled nursing care to rehabilitation. The Pavilions is the only locally-owned and locally-operated nonprofit organization in Michigan that offers a broad range of intergenerational health care and residential programs and services in a shared environment.
Grand Traverse Pavilions is governed by the Grand Traverse County Department of Human Services Board and owned by Grand Traverse County. Our programs and services are community-based and community-focused.
Fiscally self-sufficient for approximately two decades, Grand Traverse Pavilions does not rely on any county monies for operations. With the assistance of our development arm, the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation, we deliver more than $3 million annually in charitable care and services to our local community members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Grand Traverse Pavilions1000 Pavilions CircleTraverse City, MI 49684
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible.