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ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc
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Share your musical abilities with members at Catholic Charities’ Adult Day Center.
Position Purpose/Summary:
With over a hundred years of dedicated service to our neighbors in need, Catholic Charities with the crucial help of volunteers, offer companionship and support to older adults and adults with disabilities at our Adult Day Center. The Adult Day Center offers older adults who require extra care as an alternative to a nursing home or attendant care facility, acting as a place where they can come during the day and enjoy fun, relaxing activities while interacting with others. Catholic Charities strives to maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each participant in the delivery of services to them, as well as to assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment. We provide certified nursing assistants to respond to care needs, offer varied daily programming based on participants’ needs and wants, recreational activities, snacks, and lunch.
As a volunteer, you will share your musical abilities with members at Catholic Charities’ Adult Day Center. Musical volunteers perform their chosen instrument or sing a selected piece. In addition to sharing your musical talents, you will engage with members in conversation and participate in the scheduled activities to provide social opportunities to bond with members at Catholic Charities’ Adult Day Center.
Expected Availability and Commitment:
- Occurs at Catholic Charities’ Adult Day Center (1919 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208)
- Operates Monday through Friday in the mornings and afternoons (10:00 AM- 3:00 PM). Shifts occur in 2-hour increments either weekly or monthly
- Participate in an in-person information session and tour the facility; complete any necessary training modules
- *Note: Catholic Charities asks for a 6-month minimum commitment
Required Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years old to volunteer alone, or 14 years old to volunteer with the volunteer’s parent present
- Proficient instrumental or singing ability
- Comfortable communicating in English with clients-additional language abilities are welcomed
Required Training: You will complete online learning modules that will provide guidance to working with individuals who suffered from a stroke, have arthritis, Parkingson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, as well as developmental disabilities. You will learn best practices to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Helpful Skills for the Role
- Experience engaging with older adults or adults with developmental disabilities
- Enjoys playing fun games with clients!
Share your musical abilities to socially engage older adults in your community and empower them with independence in a safe, supervised environment. Volunteering with us provides a rewarding opportunity to bond with often isolated adults over the love of music. Come make someone’s day special at the Adult Day Center!
Join our mission to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Partner with us to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
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About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc
Location:
3501 S. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53207, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin. Inspired by Christ's call to serve, our mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Our vision is to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
Description
Catholic Charities mission to "provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same" has been the core of our work since 1920. We measurably improve the lives of the poor in our communities and empower them to reach their full potential. When we accomplish this, lives are transformed and the benefits to the community can be exponential starting by improving the quality of life one person at a time.
With an outpouring of support from the community, we are able to help the poorest among us. We help people of all faiths, ages and cultures improve their ability to be self-sufficient, raise a family in more stable and healthy homes, escape violence, cope with emotional and behavioral challenges, and overcome barriers to a better life.Our Programs and Services:
We provide services to our neighbors in all 10 counties of Southeastern Wisconsin.
- Adult Day Services
- In-home Support
- Hoarding Intervention & Treatment
- Outreach & Case Management
- Community Counseling
- Adoption Services
- Pregnancy & Parenting Support
- Supported Parenting
- Refugee & Immigration Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1919 North 60th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53208
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Keyboard Instrument
- Music Therapy
- Singing
- String Instrument
- Physical Education
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- In this flexible role, volunteers can choose whether they want to volunteer on a one-time basis, sporadically, once or twice a month, or on a weekly basis for a few hours in the morning or afternoon on weekdays (between the hours of 9:30am – 4:30pm).