Be an Activity Assistant - Make a difference for St. Paul seniors & adults with disabilities!

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Wilder Foundation provides Customized Living Services to residents who live in two Saint Paul Public Housing apartment buildings: Hamline Hi-Rise and Ravoux Hi-Rise. These personalized services support adults with daily-living personal and health care to live independently and to prevent or delay the need to move into a nursing home. As a result of the pandemic, people are more isolated than ever, and weekly Customized Living activities are designed to remove barriers of isolation and loneliness. Wilder organizes various 8 to 10-week activity series throughout the calendar year to keep residents engaged in musical and artistic programming. You can help enrich the lives of our Customized Living residents by supporting musical and/or artistic activities each week and increase participation. The volunteer(s) in this role can choose to volunteer at both Hamline and Ravoux Hi-rises or pick one. Join us and make a big difference in the lives of local seniors and adults with disabilities!

Responsibilities:

• Call or visit clients to remind them activities programming is starting
• Escort clients to the activity space
• Assist residents with activities and participate in programming, especially with hands-on art projects
• Help foster a welcoming environment by engaging in conversation with clients
• Report any client concerns or observations to your volunteer supervisor

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be comfortable interacting with and assisting people of varying ages, abilities, economic, social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have understanding and patience with clients that present with mental health concerns.
• Ability to meet the time commitments outlined.
• Ability to meet Wilder Foundation’s guidelines for acceptable background check.
• Must complete a Mantoux test.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Committed to following all COVID-19 guidelines (masks are required onsite)
• Adhere to all rules, policies and procedures of Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
• Highly respectful of confidentiality
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients
• Helpful demeanor and friendly
• Dependable and punctual

Benefits to Volunteering:

• Build relationships with Customized Living clients and staff.
• Have a direct impact on your local community members by welcoming them to our activities and ensuring they have a beneficial experience.

• Work site: Ravoux Hi-Rise at 280 Ravoux St., St Paul, MN 55103
  • Total time requirement: Minimum 8-week commitment through the activity series.
  • Project start date/days: January 6, 2022 for Thursdays and/or January 25, 2022 for Tuesdays
  • Shift time: 12:30pm to 2:15pm (programming from 1-2pm)

Learn more:

• Contact Volunteer Services at volunteers@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 for more information about the role and the volunteer application process.