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Gifts of Time and Talent
Volunteers of all ages have chosen to share
their time and talent to enrich the lives of residents,
visitors and staff at Carondelet Manor. Many are retired
and live in the surrounding neighborhood, members of
nearby congregations, Sisters from the community, friends
and relatives of current and former residents and/or
students from area high schools and colleges.
These men and women provide extra sets of hands needed to:
- Serve mid-morning and evening snacks and deliver ice water
- Deliver or read mail and e-mail for residents
- Assist in writing letters for our residents
- Read
- Play Cards
- Assist with gardening and even donate flowers/shrubs from their own gardens
- Assist with craft projects
- Accompany our residents to chapel, activities, the beauty shop and to medical appointments in the community
The energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers is contagious; their very presence adds to the daily life here at Carondelet Manor.
Adult and student volunteers are an important part
of our care team at Carondelet Manor. They work directly
with our residents in group and individualized activities
as well as behind the scenes in supportive services
and fund-raising efforts.
Some of the activities in which volunteers are currently involved at Carondelet Manor are:
- Parties, sing-a-longs, special event parties
- Bingo, games, discussion groups and cards
- One-to-one visits
- Exercise programs
- Gardening
- Creative Activities
- Pet Visits (a copy of the pet's records must be provided prior to bringing the pet into our building)
Volunteering may be done on a regular basis in a scheduled
activity, on a periodic basis as a volunteer with a
special event or on your own schedule visiting with
individual residents. Our staff makes every effort to
match each volunteer's interests and availability to
the needs of our residents and our programs.
Becoming a volunteer is easy. On-the-job training is
provided and ongoing support is offered through our
Activities Department. You need to be 16 years of age
or older, fill out a volunteer application and, take
a 2 - step TB skin test. We are alsorequired to run
a background check.
Individuals under the age of 16 can volunteer but must be accompanied by an adult volunteer or as part of a group.
For more information about adult and youth volunteer opportunities, contact Carondelet Manor at 816-943-4777 and ask for the Activities Department.
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