Volunteer escorts

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ORGANIZATION: Presbyterian Homes and Services

Lake Minnetonka Shores is looking for Volunteer Escorts to bring residents to and from activities.

This is a 2-hour per event volunteer opportunity. Choose an activity or more and how often you can volunteer (twice a month, weekly, once a month for more than one activity).

Volunteer escorts are needed for:
- Friday entertainment (2:00-4:00p.m.): Every Friday there is a musical event for all residents.
- Sunday Chapel Services (9:30-10:30a.m. and 10:30-11:30a.m.): Escort care center residents to services.
- Firepit Fun Thursday(11:15a.m.-1:30p.m.): Once a month, escort care center residents to fun lunch activity.
- Monthly Birthday Bash (1:30-3:30): Once a month, escort residents to monthly birthday party.
- Pontoon boat (Seasonal needs M-TH, times vary by resident area)

Volunteer escorts will need to complete online training, a one-to-one meeting with Volunteer Director and a state mandated background check.

Responsibilities:

· Escort residents safely to/from assigned activities

· Be familiar with wheelchair escorting and general escorting procedures from Volunteer Handbook

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

· Must be 16 years of age or older

· Moderate pushing/lifting/walking required

· Kind, energetic and patient disposition

Time Commitment/Hours:

· Weekly commitment or on/call status

· 2-4 hours/per outing needed

Benefits to Volunteer:

· Build relationships with senior residents

· Be part of a fun-loving team

· Builds self-esteem & gives that "feel good" feeling in helping another human being

· Volunteering looks good on a resume’

Reports to:

·Volunteer Director and Life Enrichment staff

·Training and/or Support Provided:

· Volunteer Orientation

· On the job training

· Activity staff support

Questions? Reach Betty Carlson, Volunteer Director, at bjcarlson@preshomes.org

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About Presbyterian Homes and Services

Location:

4527 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park, MN 55384, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Presbyterian Homes and Services is to provide a broad continuum of care to older adults. The services provided will be of the highest quality and designed to promote independence, dignity, and well-being. The emphasis will be on innovations and leadership in providing compassionate and highly competent care with the inspiration of God's love and word.

Description

Senior housing, assisted living, care center and childrern's day care

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Seniors
Arts & Culture, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

4515 Shoreline Dr,Spring ParkSpring Park, MN 55384

(44.93541,-93.6388)
 

DATE POSTED

April 29, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours minimum
  • Able to push a wheelchair.

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