Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Therapy Escort Volunteers provide residents of Capitol Lakes Retirement Services escort services to and from their scheduled physical therapy appointments. These appointments are located on the first floor of Capitol Lakes Physical Therapy Department. You will also be offered the opportunity to assist our therapy staff with clerical duties such as filing, computer and chart work if you are interested in those duties.

As a Therapy Escort you will receive a PT/OT orientation training session prior to starting in this department. Interested candidates for this position should have a pleasant, friendly attitude and enjoy working with older adults. This position also requires candidates be able to push a wheelchair (indoors only). Company paid background check will be required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Capitol Lakes Retirement Services

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adult (18+) Individual Adolescents (13-17) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Volunteers will work with the following groups Disabled / Ill Minorities Low-income / Poverty Older Adults (55+) Men Women This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Disabilities Human Services Health Seniors We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Health Care

Contact Person: Tonya Faust Ziegler, Volunteer Coordinator, (608) 283-2119, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

333 West Main Street Madison, WI 53703 (See a map)

Directions:

Capitol Lakes Retirement Services accessible by all bus routes. We are located downtown Madison - approximately three blocks from the square.   Nearest Bus Stop: Most/All

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Madison Mc Farland
Counties:		Dane

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	Yes
If yes, what is the minimum age allowed?
	16 years old
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No

Last updated on November 10, 2009