In need of volunteer respite providers to staff an event on Saturday, October 28th from 10am-3pm at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. Volunteers would be providing activities to and spending time with individuals who are elderly with dementia or adults with other physical and cognitive impairments. Activities will range from arts and crafts to “bingocize”, music, reading, table games, sharing memories and conversating. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 2 hours. Volunteers who can stay for the full 5 hours will be provided lunch.
Volunteer requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- At least 1 year of experience working with older adults or adults with disabilities
- Complete a volunteer application with brief interview
- Pass a background check
- Complete an online respite provider training
- Sign a liability waiver & volunteer agreement
Preferred candidates will have some background in therapeutic recreation, occupational or physical therapy, gerontology, nursing, or nursing assistant.
