Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Weinberg Campus offers a variety of entertainment opportunities both on and off campus. Residents at Weinberg Campus take monthly outings to the mall, grocery stores, movies, restaurants, and community events. Volunteers can assist a resident by pushing him/her in a wheelchair, helping a resident reach items off of a shelf, or guiding a resident through the building. Day Trip Assistants are crucial to making a resident’s day trip a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

It may be required that Day Trip Assistants obtain their own means of transportation.

An orientation is provided by Weinberg Campus. A volunteer health physical, Tuberculosis (PPD) test, and criminal background check may be required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Weinberg Campus Senior Care Facility

Volunteers will work with the following groups Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Families We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Weekdays One-Time Weekends We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts / Culture Health Care Companionship Leadership Development Errand Running / Shopping

Contact Person: Clare Root, Director, Community Outreach, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2700 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068 (See a map)

Directions:

From the I-990: Take the Audubon Parkway exit. Proceed on John James Audubon Parkway to North Forest Road. Turn right and proceed 1/2 mile. Enter at the main entrance (2700 entrance). Park in the visitor parking lot which is immediately on your right as you turn into the campus drive. From Millersport Highway: If going south turn right onto North Forest Road. If going north, turn left onto North Forest Road. Proceed one mile, Weinberg Campus is on the left. Enter at the main entrance (2700 entrance). Park in the visitor parking lot on your right.   Nearest Bus Stop: UB North Campus, 10 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Amherst
Counties:		Erie