Senior Friendship Centers is seeking volunteers for our new Siesta Key location to deliver fun and engaging arts & crafts classes and activities to senior center members. Do enjoy painting, drawing, scrapbooking, or crocheting? Share your talents and skills with seniors in your community! Have an idea? We would love to speak with you!
SCHEDULE: One hour class from 1:00 - 2:00pm on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Choose a weekly or biweekly schedule, or offer a limited series class or one-time program.
LOCATION: Senior Friendship Centers at Siesta Key, 5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 634242 (Located within community rooms at St. Boniface Episcopal Church)
SUPERVISOR: Senior Center Manager
REPORTS TO: Senior Friendship Centers Siesta Key onsite staff member
DUTIES:
Work with the Senior Center Manager to plan a class or activity tailored to the interests and needs of seniors.
Deliver engaging and interactive sessions, encouraging participation and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Engage with seniors to build rapport and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Help set up and prepare materials, ensuring everything is ready for participants. Leave the room in a clean and orderly manner.
Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe manner. Provide one-on-one assistance to participants as needed, including offering support with mobility or understanding activity instructions.
Encourage socialization and participation among seniors. Listen to feedback from participants to continuously improve the activities and address any concerns.
REQUIREMENTS:
Have a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of seniors.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate older adults.
Be friendly, patient, flexible, able to handle change, and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to perform light physical tasks, such as setting up equipment if necessary.
Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups.
TRAINING: Volunteer orientation will be provided.
BENEFITS:
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors.
Gain experience in program coordination and activity facilitation.
Develop valuable skills and build relationships within the community.
Invitations to volunteer celebrations and continuing education opportunities.
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.
We build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging.
Description
Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit organization serving older adults in Sarasota, Lee, DeSoto and Charlotte Counties. servicing the vital needs of older persons, addressing the concerns of loneliness, health and isolation for the elderly. Senior Friendship Centers is THE safety net for close to 10,000 seniors, providing programs and services such as caregiving resources, adult day services, dining centers, home-delivered meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, socialization, friendly visitors, and more. The support of generous community partners, agencies and donors enables us to help more seniors in need.
