Activities Assistant
Activities Assistant
Assists our Activities Department personnel by helping with game or life enrichment activity for group of 10-20 nursing home residents, eg run a Bingo or Wheel of Fortune-type game, provide an interactive engaging activity eg flower arranging, painting, craft project; or entertain with musical instruments, singing, dramatic presentation etc. Goal is engagement, social interaction, and FUN! One time only special event or weekly/monthly commitment.
Additional Info
Primary Contact for Volunteers (Name and Email) : Karen Curtis, KCurtis@schalifax.org
City/Town : Wellesley
Number of Volunteers Needed : variable, 1-10
Type of Opportunity : Flexible
Onsite/Remote : On-site
Scheduling Details (dates/times or flexible) : Flexible, usually M-F between 10a-4p coordinate with Karen Curtis Activities Director
Requirements (if any) (examples: size of group needed, training, physical activity) : Must be comfortable with older adults, most in wheelchairs. Helpful if can help push wheelchair but not required. Must attest to good health as our elders are frail and many are immunocompromised.