Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Share 30-40 minutes of your time one day a week leading an activity with seniors living in our Assisted Living residence. Read the newspaper, a novel, or poetry; perform manicures; lead an arts & crafts activity, or a sing-a-long; play a game. Activity leaders can use their own strengths and skills to develop their own ideas which will help our residents continue to live a healthy, active life.

There are no training requirements or limitations on who may volunteer for this opportunity.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Cathedral Square Senior Living

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Occasional Monthly Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Aging/Seniors We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts & Crafts Reading Companionship

Contact Person: Paula Fitzpatrick, (802) 863-0121, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3 Cathedral Square Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

Located on Cherry Street in between St. Paul's Cathedral and the Courthouse.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Kristi Lyon, Resident Service Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	1-5
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2hour/month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	N/A
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	No Minimum Age Requirement
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person), Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on September 15, 2009