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Reaching Out: Volunteers needed at senior facility |
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May 17, 2005 |
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Lakeshore Weekly News
Wayzata, Minn.
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." –Charles Dickens
This column provides volunteer opportunities for any adult who has a little spare time. Residents who wish to help the elderly will be able to find opportunities to do so.
It is our hope that you will share your talents and give back to your community by contributing your time to any of these opportunities. After all, people who give end up getting much more in return.
Founded by Julie Schaefer of You Manage–Law, Reaching Out is prepared and organized by a group of Wayzata High School students from Club Y.E.S.—Meghan Gunderson, Katie Simonett and Jennifer Schulz. Artwork by Meghan Gunderson.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Task: Assist with senior outing attractions
When: A Wednesday afternoon outing. Also a Wayzata concert on June 22, July 27 or August 3.
How: You will receive a tour and an orientation session.
Group: Hillcrest of Wayzata, a Senior Campus
Contact: Erin VanValkenburg at 952-473-5466, ext. 263
Task: Treat cart volunteer
When: A morning or an afternoon per week or per month to fit the volunteer's schedule.
How: You will receive a tour and an orientation session.
Group: Hillcrest of Wayzata, a Senior Campus
Contact: Erin VanValkenburg at 952-413-5466, ext. 263
Task: Explain supplemental health insurance options and assist with confusing paperwork associated with medical bills, Medicare, and health insurance claims
When: Service time can be arranged to fit your schedule, even if you work full-time.
How: Agency staff provides in-depth training, orientation, and ongoing support.
Group: Senior Community Services
Contact: Kimberlee at 952-541-1019, kimberlee@seniorcommunity.org
Task: Visit with an older person who needs a "conversational friend"
When: Service time can be arranged to fit your calendar, even if you work full-time.
How: Orientation and ongoing support are provided by agency staff.
Group: Senior Community Services
Contact: Kimberlee at 952-541-1019, kimberlee@seniorcommunity.org
Task: Gardening
When: A morning or an afternoon—whatever works for the volunteer.
How: Independently help with the upkeep of gardens and landscaping on nursing home property.
Group: Hillcrest of Wayzata, a Senior Campus
Contact: Erin VanValkenburg at 952-473-5466, ext. 263
Task: Special Events help
When: A weekday afternoon suitable to the volunteer.
How: Help to transport residents, decorate, help serve food, or other special duties applying to special events.
Group: Hillcrest of Wayzata, a Senior Campus
Contact: Erin VanValkenburg at 952-473-546, ext. 263
E-mail volunteer opportunities for consideration in Reaching Out to sharetalents@aol.com.
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