Facility Activities Volunteer for Seniors

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ORGANIZATION: Yolo Hospice/YoloCares/Citizens Who Care

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Volunteer Opportunity Description:

Are you someone who believes in the power of a warm smile and a friendly face? Do you have a heart for seniors in memory care and a passion for brightening their days? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our family as a Facility Activities Volunteer at YoloCares.

About Us:
For over 45 years, our mission at YoloCares is to serve every patient, every family, every time...including our community at large. We're a dedicated nonprofit who aims to provide compassionate support and create moments of joy for seniors in memory care. As a Facility Activities Volunteer, you'll play a vital role in bringing comfort, happiness, and companionship to those who need it most.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:
* Work alongside our caring team to plan and lead engaging activities and events tailored to the unique needs of seniors in memory care.

* Be a ray of sunshine in our residents' lives, offering companionship, encouragement, and a listening ear.

* Help set up and create inviting spaces for activities, ensuring safety and comfort for our seniors.

* Support our activity leaders and volunteers in delivering meaningful experiences that spark memories and foster connections.

* Assist with organizing supplies, keeping track of inventory, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

What We're Looking For:
* Your trusty wheels - reliable transportation is essential to join our team.

* A heart overflowing with compassion and empathy for seniors living with memory challenges.

* Gentle patience and understanding, along with the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately.

*A team player mentality with the flexibility to adapt to the needs of our residents and staff.

*A commitment to spreading joy and making a difference, one smile at a time.

Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Community:
* Experience the profound impact of bringing joy and comfort to seniors in memory care.

* Grow personally and professionally as you learn from our experienced team and build meaningful connections with our residents.

* Join a supportive community of like-minded volunteers who share your passion for making a difference.

* Receive recognition and appreciation for your invaluable contributions with heartfelt letters of recommendation and references.

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About Yolo Hospice/YoloCares/Citizens Who Care

Location:

1909 Galileo Court, Ste A, Davis, CA 95618, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve our community, providing the highest quality of care to every patient, every family, every time.

Description

As the first established independent hospice in the Sacramento Valley, YoloCares has a storied history of caring for people who have a life-limiting illness. YoloCares is an active member of the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation and is recognized as a regional leader in end-of-life care. YoloCares offers a wide variety of supportive care services, from an enriching adult day facility to The Joint Commission-accredited hospice and palliative care programs.

YoloCares is a member of the California Hospice Network, a group of like-minded nonprofit hospice agencies dedicated to improving the quality of, and expanding access to, end-of-life services for individuals and families of all backgrounds.

Named as a national finalist in Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2020 and 2021, YoloCares is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of end-of-life care. Our philosophy of care honors the medical, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the individual and enables us to provide a unique care experience for each patient and family.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Arts & Culture, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Sacramento, CA 95815

(38.61224,-121.43419)
 

SKILLS

  • Music Arts
  • Animal Therapy
  • Drawing
  • Pottery
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours, twice a month. Locations will vary based on the team's needs. Reliable transportation needed.
  • YoloCares Volunteer Onboarding.

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