Spiritual Activities Assistant

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Purpose:

• To provide residents with opportunity to participate in spiritual activities.

Benefit to Resident/Presbyterian Homes:

• Resident’s spiritual needs will be enhanced.
• Resident will participate in activity that replicates past religious involvement.

Responsibilities:

• Will prepare appropriate material for presentation/discussion i.e. Bible study, Biblical object lesson.
• Will address group realizing cognitive and physical limitations. i.e. impaired hearing, sight, etc.
• Attempt to involve group in discussion.
• Possible use of music to enhance activity.
• May assist in escorting residents to/from activity.

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

• Desire to share knowledge and spiritual experience with resident.
• Exhibits good judgment in choice of subject matter.
• Ability to project voice to be heard or amplified
• Ability to provide positive customer service.

Time Commitment/Hours:

• 1 to 2 hours per week.

Benefits to Volunteer:

• Self fulfillment through helping others.
• Complimentary lunch.

Reports to:

• Chaplain/Recreational Therapy.

Training and/or Support Provided:

• General volunteer orientation.
• Specific training provided by Chaplain/Recreational Therapy.