Life Enrichment - Activity Assistant

PURPOSE:  To enhance the lives of residents assisting staff with various activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Accompany staff members in escorting residents to/from activities
  • Assist in setting up and cleaning up after activity
  • Doing an activity for or with residents independently
  • Leading an activity of your choice

 Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

  • Must be 14 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.
  • Have a positive attitude and willing heart to help others
  • Kind, energetic and patient disposition
  • Dependable
  • Enjoys working with the elderly

Time Commitment/Hours:

  • As needed

Benefits to Volunteer:

  • Build relationships with staff, residents and other volunteers
  • Builds self-esteem & gives that “feel good” feeling in helping another human being
  • Volunteering looks good on a resume’ and application
  • Learn new skills and an opportunity for job exploration.
  • Opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to others.

Reports to:

  • Life Enrichment Care Center Director           
  • Volunteer Director                                        

Training and/or Support Provided:

  • Volunteer Orientation
  • On the job training