It is
only through the dedicated service of our volunteers that we are able to
meet the needs of so many seniors in our area. There are many
volunteer positions available in which we could use your service.
HOME
DELIVERED MEALS VOLUNTEER
Is a person or persons that donate
his or her time to deliver meals to the homebound clients in the
tri-county area.
The requirements for this position are
- A
sense of commitment to the senior population
- Have
a vehicle in good running condition and able to hold coolers which
contain the clients meals.
The volunteer picks up the meals at the
site and receives a route sheet from the site manager. This sheet
contains all the information to deliver these meals, such as: Client
Name, Address, Diet, Number of daily meals and Number of Weekend meals.
When finished with the route the volunteer returns to the site with the
coolers and reports any signs of abuse, non eaten meals or any general
comments made by the clients to the site manager. This service does have
mileage reimbursement. The volunteers are a vital link between the site
manager and the office. This is a most rewarding service for both the
client and volunteer.
SENIOR
DINING CENTER VOLUNTEER
Is a person that donates his or her
time to help at a senior dining site.
The duties include, but are not limited
to
- Washing
the tables before eating
- Setting
the tables
- Serving
the food
- Clean
up of dining area.
Dining sites are located in area senior
center, churches and township / village halls. The requirements for this
position are
- A commitment
to the senior population
- Outgoing
personality
- Sense
of humor
There are 14
different site locations. As well as serving the nutritious food,
you might be asked by the seniors to join them in a card game, or to sit
and talk for a minute, or just spend a quiet moment with them. This
provides both the client and volunteer with the satisfaction of caring
and being cared for, both a valuable asset.
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