Volunteer Opportunity Details:

If you enjoy helping others you can make a big difference here. Mature, friendly, patient volunteers needed to assist staff at our new "state-of-the-art" Adult Day program at Sheehan Medical Center in downtown Buffalo. Assist during activities, outings and other programs or help transport wheelchair registrants to various therapies, labs, or medical appointments within the building. Choice of one or more hours or days (Mon. - Sat., 8:00 a.m.-1 p.m. or Mon. - Fri., 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Applicants should be willing to help a minimum of 2 hours per week on an on-going basis.

Volunteers must be physically able to push a wheelchair, friendly, patient and enjoy working with the disabled. Must also be able to maintain confidentiality. Candidates should be at least 15 years of age and willing to serve 2 hours/week on a long-term basis (50 hours/year annually). A written application, background checks and personal health history are required. Full training, recognition and extreme gratitude will be provided. e-mail or call us with your home address to request a volunteer application, brochure and position description.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Schofield Residence

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Minorities Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty Women Men This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Disabilities Health We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Caregiver Health Care

Contact Person: Mary Lou Tarquini de la Plante, Asst. Director Community Relations & Volunteer Services, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Sheehan Medical Center, 425 Michigan Ave. - 3rd Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 (See a map)

Directions:

Located in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility on the 3rd floor of Sheehan Medical Center, 425 Michigan Ave. near Clinton St. in downtown Buffalo close to I-90 Thruway and Kensington Expressway (Route 33)highways.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Main & Swan St.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Main St., William St., Clinton St., 5 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Buffalo