Lake Minnetonka Shores

Purpose:  Provide weekly assistance for our Bingo games for the residents of Lake Minnetonka Shores.

Responsibilities:

• Bingo Caller:
• Arrive early to:
  
  • Pick up prize money from receptionist
  • Set-up Bingo equipment
    
  • Help escort residents to/from Bingo game
  • Help Distribute Cards, Chips and Prizes
  • Select and call numbers and letters in a clear, loud voice
  • Care Center callers:  Please clean and disinfect Bingo equipment before putting it away.
    

• Bingo Helper
  • Help escort residents to/from Bingo game
  • Assist Caller in distributing prizes as people win
  • Sit with residents to assist them with the game
  • Those who are hearing/visually impaired need your help.
  • Help Caller clean up and Disinfect Bingo equipment

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

• Must be self-directed, energetic and self-motivated
• Must be committed to attending regularly to help/lead Bingo

 Time Commitment/Hours:

• Bingo games consist of calling 10 games and 1 coverall
• Total time is usually 2/hrs.
  

Benefits to Volunteer:

• Build relationships with residents, staff and volunteers from the Gables (care center.)
• Volunteering looks good on college and job applications.
• Opportunity for learning and having fun.
• Gives you that "Feel Good" feeling as you help others.

 Reports to:

• Life Enrichment Team as directed by building area
  
• Volunteer Director
  

 Training and/or Support Provided:

• Volunteer orientation
• Training as you go with other volunteers
  
• Support by staff members
• Dementia training (DVD)