Volunteer: You can be the REST of the story: become a respite volunteer!!Being a caregiver can become a very stressful undertaking, especially when the person receiving care has dementia or a debilitating illness. Sometimes caregivers just needs a little rest ... and You can be the REST of their story by becoming a Faith in Action volunteer. We are seeking caring respite volunteers who can visit with older adults a few hours each week in the home. While the volunteer visits with the care receiver, the person responsible for caregiving will have the opportunity to spend a few hours away from home to relax or do other things such as running errands. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop a relationship with a family as well as with the older adult. At the same time, you will be gaining valuable experience and meeting a very important need. Activities may include reading together, looking at photo albums, playing cards and games or going for a walk or to places of interest. No physical or medical care is required. Respite training provided. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Being a caregiver can become a very stressful undertaking, especially when the person receiving care has dementia or a debilitating illness. Sometimes caregivers just needs a little rest ... and You can be the REST of their story by becoming a Faith in Action volunteer. We are seeking caring respite volunteers who can visit with older adults a few hours each week in the home. While the volunteer visits with the care receiver, the person responsible for caregiving will have the opportunity to spend a few hours away from home to relax or do other things such as running errands. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop a relationship with a family as well as with the older adult. At the same time, you will be gaining valuable experience and meeting a very important need. Activities may include reading together, looking at photo albums, playing cards and games or going for a walk or to places of interest. No physical or medical care is required. Respite training provided. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 56320 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Drivers NeededVolunteers are needed to provide transportation for individuals 60+ so that they are able to get to their medical appointments, get groceries, or pick up prescriptions. Any commitment is helpful whether it is one ride a week to several days a week. Mileage reimbursement is available. There are opportunities near you so call today and see how you can change lives one ride at a time! Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Volunteers are needed to provide transportation for individuals 60+ so that they are able to get to their medical appointments, get groceries, or pick up prescriptions. Any commitment is helpful whether it is one ride a week to several days a week. Mileage reimbursement is available. There are opportunities near you so call today and see how you can change lives one ride at a time! Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 56320 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Outdoor Chore Specialist: Lawn Mowers NeededVolunteers will assist older adults by performing outdoor chores such as snow shoveling, lawn mowing, gardening, window washing, etc. depending on their personal interests and abilities. Time commitments vary based on volunteer availability. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org
Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Volunteers will assist older adults by performing outdoor chores such as snow shoveling, lawn mowing, gardening, window washing, etc. depending on their personal interests and abilities. Time commitments vary based on volunteer availability. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org
Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 56320 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Homemakers needed!Volunteers are needed to complete light housekeeping, routine cleaning and other light chores for older adults so they can remain living independently in their homes. Tasks include cleaning the bathroom, mopping floors, dusting and vacuuming. Time Commitments are typically 2-3 hours every two weeks. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org
Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Volunteers are needed to complete light housekeeping, routine cleaning and other light chores for older adults so they can remain living independently in their homes. Tasks include cleaning the bathroom, mopping floors, dusting and vacuuming. Time Commitments are typically 2-3 hours every two weeks. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org
Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 56301 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Friendly Visiting: You can bring hope and sunshine into someones life today!Friendly visitors visit with and provide companionship to older adults in their own homes. Activities may include playing cards, looking at photo albums or going on outings to restaurants, stores, movies or other places of interest. Telephone companions make regular weekly phone calls to older adults. Purpose: To provide companionship and socialization to reduce isolation and loneliness. Time Commitment is 1-2 hours every week or every other week. Opportunities available throughout Stearns County and the St. Cloud Metro area. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Friendly visitors visit with and provide companionship to older adults in their own homes. Activities may include playing cards, looking at photo albums or going on outings to restaurants, stores, movies or other places of interest. Telephone companions make regular weekly phone calls to older adults. Purpose: To provide companionship and socialization to reduce isolation and loneliness. Time Commitment is 1-2 hours every week or every other week. Opportunities available throughout Stearns County and the St. Cloud Metro area. Contact Ashley at 320-247-9790 or Ashley.folwarski@benedictineliving.org Agency: Benedictine Faith in Action Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 56320 Allow Groups: No |