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Spring Park, MN 55384
We are looking for volunteer visitors to spend time with residents. Volunteers could possibly help them play cards, do crafts, attend events or simply chat with each other. Can you volunteer an hour, or more, a week to brighten the day of others? If so, please reach me as soon as possible at bjcarlson@preshomes.org or 952-471-3920. May your day be filled with blessings, Betty
Date Posted: 2024-11-21
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Spring Park, MN 55384
Help to escort residents safely to/from various activities and events. Responsibilities: E scort residents safely to/from assigned activities Be familiar with wheelchair escorting and general escorting procedures from Volunteer Handbook Qualifications/Skills/Requirements: Must be 1 6 years of age or older Moderate pushing/lifting/walking needed Kind , energetic, and patient disposition Time Commitment/Hours: Weekly commitment or on/call status 2- 4 hours/per outing needed Benefits to Volunteer: Build relationships with senior residents Be part of a fun-loving team Builds self-esteem & gives that "feel good" feeling in helping another human being Volunteering looks good on a resume’
Date Posted: 2024-10-30
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Spring Park, MN 55384
Are you detailed oriented? Do you like making spreadsheets? Can you follow a paper trail? Then we want to meet you! Lake Minnetonka Shores Model Railroad group is looking for a volunteer for a special project. This could be a great project for anyone going to school for logistics, technical writing or need volunteer hours to maintain accreditation with organizations such as PMI and APM. The volunteer hours are very flexible as you can volunteer remotely after an initial onsite meeting. We need a volunteer to turn paper into electronic, decisions into history, information into a history guide for the future. All Presbyterian Homes & Services volunteers are required to complete a volunteer profile as well as complete online training. Reach Betty Carlson at bjcarlson@preshomes.org or 952-471-3920 for details.
Date Posted: 2024-11-06
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Spring Park, MN 55384
Looking for a volunteer to lead our Women's Book Club beginning in September. The volunteer facilitator will: Responsibilities: · Take the leadership role in facilitating monthly book club meetings with residents. · Communicate with residents about up coming meetings and advise on book club selections. · Work with Library Special Request Coordinator in ordering books for monthly book club · Research questions to facilitate book club discussion. · Keep track of reading lists and materials. Find ways to include fresh ideas and enlist new members Qualifications/Skills/Requirements: · Must be at least 18 years of age · Love to read · Self-directed and able to work well with others · Good interpersonal and organizational skills · Possess leadership skills · Lead relevant book discussions · Knowledge of Hennepin County Library online system is helpful but not necessary Time Commitment/Hours: · Monthly meetings for one hour plus prep time as listied above (average 3-6 hours monthly) · Time spent organizing and ordering materials varies each month with some work that can be done from home. Benefits to Volunteer: · Build relationships with our residents and make new friends · Enhancing your appreciation of various genre's of literature Reports to: · Volunteer Director Training and/or Support Provided: · Volunteer orientation · On the job training If interested please reach Betty Carlson directly at bjcarlson@preshomes.org | (952) 471-3920.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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Spring Park, MN 55384
Bring smiles to our residents at Lake Minnetonka Shores! Resident visitors are wanted to do just that, visit. Bring smiles and laughter to our residents by spending time with them on a weekly basis. Responsibilities: · Visit residents in their rooms or in common areas · Document your visits with each resident via the Volunteer 1:1forms provided. · Visit could include activities such as: Reading to resident, playing cribbage or other table games, sharing music, manicures, taking walks inside or outside, outdoor activities (swing, garden, walk down to lake) etc. Qualifications/Skills/Requirements: · Must be 14 years of age or older to visit independently with the residents · Must be self-directed and self-motivated · Kind, compassionate and patient disposition Time Commitment/Hours: · Weekly commitment desired · One-time visits can be accommodated depending on the situation Benefits to Volunteer: · Build relationships with residents from our continuum of care. · Volunteers have stated they get more from volunteering than they give · Builds self-esteem · Resume’ building - schools and employers highly regard applicants who volunteer Get started: · Go to www.myimpactpage.com and create your volunteer profile · Complete online volunteer trainingmodules 1 thru 4. Contact: Any questions reach Betty Carlson, Volunteer Director at bjcarlson@preshomes.org
Date Posted: 2024-11-21
