-
Flexible Schedule
|
Sarasota, FL 34236
Senior Friendship Centers is looking for an artistic volunteer to lead a weekly art class for seniors in our Sarasota Activity Center. Create project ideas for varied painting or drawing sessions and then interact with and guide seniors through projects. Schedule: One to two hours, weekly on a Mon-Fri Requirements: Must love seniors and want to socialize with them. Positive, happy demeanor. Able to create art project ideas and teach others in a group setting. Able to reliably commit to a weekly shift. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors. Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners. Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups. Apply Today! If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706 Or visit our website at FriendshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Sarasota, FL 34236
Senior Friendship Centers is looking for a volunteer with a love of line dancing to engage seniors in dancing! Line dancing is a popular program offered in our Sarasota Activity Center. We are looking for someone with an engaging personality, the ability to instruct others, and knowledge of line dancing who enjoys interacting with seniors. Schedule: Ideally 1-hour class offered weekly on Mondays 11:00am - 12:00pm Requirements: Ability to teach multiple line dances. Able to reliably commit to a weekly program. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors. Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners. Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups. Apply Today! If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706 Or visit our website at FriendshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
Date Posted: 2024-04-26
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Friendly Visitor or Telephone Reassurance Volunteer - Help a local senior feel less isolated! You’ll be matched one-on-one with a senior and visit them in their home or connect on the phone to say hello and enjoy each other’s company. The Senior Friendship Centers Friendship at Home Program matches volunteers with local home-bound seniors who request a friend to come to their home or call on the phone about once per week to check-in and provide some company. For in-person visits, depending on interests, you might take a walk, play card games, watch tv, or just have a nice chat. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy getting to know and build relationships with a local senior on a one-on-one basis. Schedule: Scheduling is flexible, dependent on the individual senior and volunteer. Visits/calls are typically weekly for 1 - 2 hours. Location: We’ll pair you up with a senior in your area. Requirements: Able to commit to service typically on a weekly basis. Have a kind and patient personality with ability to engage with seniors. Be reliable and maintain good communication with the senior client and their SFC Case Manager. Successfully pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors. Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners. Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups. Apply Today! If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706 Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
Date Posted: 2024-05-03
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Sarasota, FL 34236
Senior Friendship Centers is looking for a volunteer fluent in Spanish to help greet and direct members at our Sarasota Activity Center. Front Desk volunteers are the welcoming face to all members and visitors! Schedule: 12:00pm - 3:00pm weekly on Mondays or Tuesdays Requirements: Must love seniors and want to socialize with them. Positive, happy demeanor. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Able to reliably commit to a weekly shift. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors. Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners. Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups. Apply Today! If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706 Or visit our website at FriendshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
-
Flexible Schedule
|
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Friendly Visitor or Telephone Reassurance Volunteer - Help a local senior feel less isolated! You’ll be matched one-on-one with a senior and visit them in their home or connect on the phone to say hello and enjoy each other’s company. The Senior Friendship Centers Friendship at Home Program matches volunteers with local home-bound seniors who request a friend to come to their home or call on the phone about once per week to check-in and provide some company. For in-person visits, depending on interests, you might take a walk, play card games, watch tv, or just have a nice chat. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy getting to know and build relationships with a local senior on a one-on-one basis. Schedule: Scheduling is flexible, dependent on the individual senior and volunteer. Visits/calls are typically weekly for 1 - 2 hours. Location: We’ll pair you up with a senior in your area. Requirements: Able to commit to service typically on a weekly basis. Have a kind and patient personality with ability to engage with seniors. Be reliable and maintain good communication with the senior client and their SFC Case Manager. Successfully pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors. Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners. Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups. Apply Today! If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706 Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer. For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
Date Posted: 2024-05-03