What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer/Community Service position at Gardens Care Homes?
Volunteer Opportunity: Life Enrichment Volunteer
Organization: Gardens Care Senior Living
Location: Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Centennial, Aurora, Castle Rock, Northglenn, Fort Lupton, Evans
Commitment: minimum once per week, preferably on the weekends
About Us:
Gardens Care was founded in 2016 by a local family with the goal of providing the highest quality assisted living and memory care options for seniors. Gardens Care is committed to operating smaller communities with fewer than 20 residents in each.
We understand the importance of individualized care and getting to know each and every resident. Instead of focusing on finding as many clients as possible, we make sure that we have the time, energy, and resources to give our residents the care they deserve.
Role Overview:
We are seeking passionate volunteers to join our team as Life Enrichment Assistants. In this role, you will spend time with our seniors, assisting the Life Enrichment Director with assembling activity boxes for communities, leading exercise classes, making crafts, etc. This is a great opportunity to gain experience, give back to the community, meet new people, etc. while racking up those community service hours needed for graduation or just getting out of the home. Volunteers will engage with residents in assisted living facilities, providing companionship, organizing activities, and offering support to staff as needed. Additionally, this volunteer role has the potential to transition into a paid position based on performance and organizational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with assisted living residents through conversation, games, and activities
- Assist staff with event planning and coordination
- Organizing activity boxes for communities
- Leading activities
Qualifications:
Compassion and patience when interacting with elderly residents
Junior or Senior in High School
Benefits of Volunteering:
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of assisted living residents
Gain experience in elder care and community service
Possibility of transitioning into a paid role
How to Apply:
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call our Life Enrichment Director, Becca at (253) 302-1948 or email, [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!