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Green Bay, WI 54301
Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the ADRC of Brown County. There are countless ways to get involved, but rather than overwhelm you with a lengthy list, we’d love to start by learning about your unique interests and strengths. From there, we can find the perfect opportunity for you. We’re confident you’ll find joy and fulfillment while making a meaningful impact in our community! https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/get-involved-volunteer/ If you need a sample of ways to volunteer, here are a few: Grounded Cafe support, senior nutrition program (meal packing or delivery), social and recreational activities, office and administrative support, events and outreach, one-on-one connections, advocacy and mentorship!
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Green Bay, WI 54301
Description The best Leaders are those who have a passion for helping people live their healthiest lives. If that describes you, you will likely get a great deal of satisfaction from being a program leader. And, because you must be connected to a Program Provider organization to be a successful Leader, you support the work and mission of your provider organization and the communities it serves. Responsibilities and Duties: · Present the Bingocize Course as developed by Dr. Jason Crandall, Ph.D., EP-C, Western Kentucky University. The curriculum includes a Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook for ease of delivery and use during the volunteer experience. · The facilitator must have a passion for working with older adults. · The facilitator should be comfortable leading small groups of 15 older adults. · The facilitator must be a self-starter who can take charge of the Bingocize program and work effectively with a co-facilitator. · The facilitator must be willing to make a commitment to the 10-week course schedule at least once annually. (Program is 1 hour twice a week for 10 weeks) Preferred Qualifications: · Preference for a current or retired health care professional, social worker, health educator, fitness expert or aging network professional. · The candidate should be willing to make a 2-year commitment to the program. · Willingness to share personal experiences to help motivate others to exercise and use the skills tools provided in the workshop. · Demonstrate timely response to project requirements. · Ability to perform additional duties as required by the Bingocize program and agreed upon with the Prevention Coordinator. Training Requirements: · 1- hour ADRC Volunteer Orientation · 1-hour online training Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: · Demonstrates passion to work with older adults, who have normal age-related memory changes, and is patient with them. · Communicating orally in a clear manner. · Promotes positive engagement and peer support. · Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments. · Keeps the group focused and on task. · Ensure all have the opportunity to participate. · Wants to give back to their community. · Knowledge of computer applications and usage. · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public. Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of files and information. · Ability to organize and prioritize work. · Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the required hours of the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: · Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. · Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting. · Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. · Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. · Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. · Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. · Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury. For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact: Amy Staniforth, Prevention Specialist, ADRC of Brown County Phone: 920-448-4529 Email: Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Green Bay, WI 54301
Pick up meals from preparation site and deliver to elderly and disabled individuals who are home-bound in our community by following a delivery route sheet. Must make contact with each participant before dropping off the meal. You can deliver meals one day a week or one day every other week. Approximately two hours per day on the day that you drive. Mileage reimbursement is offered. This is truly a very rewarding experience! To complete a volunteer application, visit our website at: https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/volunteer-app/ Stop by ADRC at 300 S Adams St. Green Bay, WI 54301 to pick up an application at our front desk. Email Angela.VanAsten@browncountywi.gov to have an application emailed to you.
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Green Bay, WI 54301
A Volunteer Opportunity for Retired Medical Professionals . . . You Can Help Change the Life of Someone Who Has Fallen We need volunteers who had a career in a medical profession and want to share those vital skills learned in support of an In-Home Fall Risk Screening program to help prevent falls among the elderly in our community. Now you have the time to make a difference and if you would like to discuss the opportunity with one of our volunteers we will make that connection. Volunteer Skill Set looks like this . . . Good communicator Able to commit to a few hours per month Interested in helping Seniors prevent falls May have experienced falls amongst Seniors through work or personal experience Medical background to help understand the multi factorial contributors to falls. Previous career as a health care provider in nursing, physician, physical or occupational therapy, or EMS. Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per screen, 4-6 screens per year, and flexible scheduling with each Contact Information: Amy Staniforth at 920-448-4529 or Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Green Bay, WI 54301
What Are The Qualifications . . . Our Peer Leaders have the desire and the compassion to help older adults prevent falls. They want to give back. Our Peer Leaders have completed a Stepping On workshop or have personal experience with falls prevention (through loved ones or self). They understand. They’ve been there. They share in the benefits experienced from the program, and help facilitate a process of how you can prevent falls to help stay injury free and independent. Our leaders have experience leading small groups of 10-15 people in a comfortable, peer-led setting where people feel, see, and share experiences about falls. Our Peer Leaders commit their time to lead a workshop once or twice per calendar year in the Green Bay area or near-by Brown County surrounding communities. Workshops run 7 weeks for 2 hours per week. Two Leaders are required for the workshop, and a Peer Leader supports the Leader following a set curriculum. Don’t Worry. Training (with curriculum) is provided . . . The program, developed by Jane Mahoney, MD, UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, is structured, which makes facilitating the workshop with a co-leader easy. Simply follow the outlined topics and activities provided in a manual. Training and coaching are provided every step of the way. Training is approximately 4 hours and is provided by your sponsoring organization. Share your experience with falls prevention to help motivate others. Contact Information: Amy Staniforth at 920-448-4529 or Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2025
