| Last updated on July 7, 2008 |
Volunteers are trained to assist the activity assistants with a specific programs. Their task is to encourage the residents to accomplish as much as they can and assist only when needed. Transporting to the activity area is always involved. Morning activities are scheduled at 10:30am and usually over at 11:30 am, afternoons are scheduled at 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
Volunteers assist with activities, craft projects, Wii games, picnics on the patio and sometimes outside the facility at a park, bird visits, ball games, exercises, volleyball, cooking classes, reading and discussion groups.
As volunteers become more familiar with the residents and their interests, visiting with some residents can be a very satisfying part of the day after the program is over.
Volunteers are asked to come in for am interview and a general orientation about the organization. Then when they have been assigned, the supervisor of their activity completes an orientation regarding their assignment.Volunteers are requested to be polite, respectful and honest and treat the residents kindly.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Westminster Village
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Disabled / Ill |
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Older Adults (55+) |
| Govt Aid Recipients |
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Women |
| Men |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Monthly |
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Weekends |
| One-Time |
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Weekly |
| Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Individual |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Arts & Culture |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Arts / Culture |
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Language Translation / Interpretation. |
| Companionship |
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Reading |
| Dancing / Drama |
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Contact Person:
Ruth Young, Director of Volunteers, (phone), (email)
Address:
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803 N Wahneta St
Allentown, PA 18109
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This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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| Allentown |
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Bethlehem |
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Catasauqua |
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| Whitehall |
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| Counties: |
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| Lehigh |
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Northampton |
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| Zip codes: |
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18015, 18017, 18018, 18020, 18032, 18052, 18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18109 |
Web Site: http://www.wmvallentown.org
Miscellaneous Information
| DAY time opportunity |
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Yes
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| EVENING time opportunity |
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Yes
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| WEEKEND opportunity |
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Yes
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| Special Event related opportunity |
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No
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| GROUP opportunity |
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No
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| YOUTH opportunity |
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Yes
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| Minimum age of youth volunteers without parental support |
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12
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| HANDICAP accessible opportunity |
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Yes
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| COURT mandated community service opportunity |
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No
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| opportunity near a BUS stop |
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Yes
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