Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on March 9, 2009 |
Do you have a kind heart, compassion for the elderly and a lot of patience? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for several volunteers who would be interested in learning how to work in small groups or 1:1 with our residents with dementia.We utilize simple tasks and activities to promote cognitive stimulation with our residents. Volunteers would be trained how to facilitate an activity or task. Candidates should be comfortable working with memory impaired elderly residents, tolerant of disruptive and nonsocial behaviors and comfortable working independently after being trained.All volunteers are required to have an annual tuberculosis test which Smith House will provide if the volunteer has not had one done. This opportunity is sponsored by: Smith House Health Care Center
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekends |
| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Address:
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88 Rockrimmon Rd.Stamford, CT 06903(See a map) |
Directions:
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North on High Ridge Road.
Left onto Scofieldtown Road.
Left onto Rockrimmon Road.
Smith House is on the left.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Stamford
Nearest Bus Stop: City bus stops at our front door, 0 minute walk |
Web Site: None specified
| Last updated on March 9, 2009 |
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