Share your skills in space planning/utilization with Wilder Aging Services

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Through Customized Living, Wilder provides daily support and care for adults living independently in Saint Paul's public housing: Hamline & Ravoux Hi-Rise.

We are seeking a small group of 2-4 volunteers to assist in the design, layout, and planning of organizational spaces to ensure optimal use and functionality. This volunteer group will contribute to the development of space utilization strategies and work closely with the team to identify their spatial needs. Volunteers will share their skills in process optimization, design and space reconfiguration to help us maximize the use of our space in order to achieve program goals at the Hamline Hi-Rise.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Aging Services staff to gather specific requirements and understand spatial needs for the common room.
• Analyze and assess the available space within the facility to determine how best it can be used.
• Participate in site visits to ensure alignment with design specifications and user needs.
• Recommend furniture, fixture, and equipment placements based on space analysis and functional requirements.

Qualifications:

• Have 2 to 5 years of work or volunteer experience related to quality process improvement or optimization.
• Excellent communication skills are critical.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to interact with and assist people of varying backgrounds, cultures and identities, including race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, ability or disability, age, gender, gender expression, religion, etc.
• Complete a background check (Wilder covers the cost).

Benefits to Volunteering:

• Community Impact: Pride in knowing your contributions are directly influencing the community's well-being and the efficiency of the organization.
• Gain hands on experience or utilize your skills in space planning and design.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success and functionality of the organization.
• Collaborate with professionals in the field and expand your professional network.

Schedule and Location:

• Total time requirement: An estimate of 10-20 total hours in Spring 2025
• Timing: Monday - Friday daytime options
• Site: Hamline Hi-Rise (777 Hamline Ave. N., St Paul, MN 55104) and Remote

Learn More:

• Simply express your interest via the orange "I Want to Help" button, and we'll contact you shortly for an intro conversation!
• Contact Paige in Wilder Volunteer Services at volunteer@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 with any questions.