Opportunities From: Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin

Volunteer: Chore Services Volunteer


Chore Services Volunteer 

Volunteers will support caregivers with the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services team. The volunteers will complete various chores to relieve the caregiver. VOA staff will match the volunteers with caregivers depending on chores needed and volunteer skills and interest. They will then accompany the volunteer to meet with the caregiver/family.

 

This is also an excellent opportunity for volunteer groups. Groups of people younger than 18 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. They also require a signed waiver from their legal guardian.

Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support


Chore Services Volunteer 

Volunteers will support caregivers with the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services team. The volunteers will complete various chores to relieve the caregiver. VOA staff will match the volunteers with caregivers depending on chores needed and volunteer skills and interest. They will then accompany the volunteer to meet with the caregiver/family.

 

This is also an excellent opportunity for volunteer groups. Groups of people younger than 18 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. They also require a signed waiver from their legal guardian.

Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55412

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Reassurance and Follow-up Volunteer

Reassurance and Follow-Up Volunteer

 

The volunteer will make reassurance or follow-up calls to caregivers and/or clients. The volunteer will listen to clients and provide them with contacts and resources as needed.


Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Reassurance and Follow-Up Volunteer

 

The volunteer will make reassurance or follow-up calls to caregivers and/or clients. The volunteer will listen to clients and provide them with contacts and resources as needed.


Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55412

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Health and Nursing Volunteer

 

The Health and Nursing Volunteer will provide educational health services and basic screening services like blood pressure checks, memory screens, glucose testing and lipid testing. They may also provide education on most common chronic health conditions for clients and staff.

 

Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

 

The Health and Nursing Volunteer will provide educational health services and basic screening services like blood pressure checks, memory screens, glucose testing and lipid testing. They may also provide education on most common chronic health conditions for clients and staff.

 

Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55412

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ambassador

Ambassador/Planner

 

The volunteer will assist the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services team by representing the team’s and VOA’s mission on social media and at events. They will utilize their skills to plan and communicate about events.

 


Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Ambassador/Planner

 

The volunteer will assist the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services team by representing the team’s and VOA’s mission on social media and at events. They will utilize their skills to plan and communicate about events.

 


Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55412

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outreach and Event Volunteer

 

Outreach and Event Volunteer

 

The volunteer will assist the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services team at public events like health fairs, community events, and outreach events. The purpose of these events is to raise awareness about dementia, related conditions, and family caregiving.

 


Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

 

Outreach and Event Volunteer

 

The volunteer will assist the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services team at public events like health fairs, community events, and outreach events. The purpose of these events is to raise awareness about dementia, related conditions, and family caregiving.

 


Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55412

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Respite and Companionship Services

Volunteer will support caregivers with the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services. The volunteer will visit with clients and provide companionship for people who are living with dementia under the direction of the caregiver and with support from program staff. The volunteer may also provide companionship to the caregiver if desired. Both services may provide some needed respite for the caregiver.

 

Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Volunteer will support caregivers with the Caregiver Support and Dementia Services. The volunteer will visit with clients and provide companionship for people who are living with dementia under the direction of the caregiver and with support from program staff. The volunteer may also provide companionship to the caregiver if desired. Both services may provide some needed respite for the caregiver.

 

Program: Caregiver and Dementia Support

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55412

Allow Groups: No