Spiritual - Chapel Escort and Assistant

Purpose:

Provide assistance for our residents to attend Chapel in order to enhance their spiritual worship.

Responsibilities:

  • Assistance is requested for the following:

Escort residents to and from Chapel

Arrange chairs in Chapel to provide room for resident’s walkers and wheelchairs.

             o Distribute worship books

   o Fold and distribute bulletins

o Help residents find correct pages in song book

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

  • Must be physically able to push wheelchairs
  • Must be self-directed, energetic and self-motivated
  • Must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer independently
  • Under age 14 can volunteer with a parent or guardian

Time Commitment/Hours:

  • No more than 1 1/2 hrs.

Benefits to Volunteer:

  • Build relationships with residents, staff and other volunteers.
  • Satisfaction in knowing you have enabled someone to attend and participate in Chapel.
  • Volunteering looks good on college and job applications

Reports to:

  • LMS Chaplain                        
  • Volunteer Director         

 Training and/or Support Provided:

  • Volunteer Orientation
  • Dementia training by request
  • On the job training
  • Supported by staff and other volunteers