Last updated on August 19, 2008

At the Best Friends Day Center, volunteers serve as best friends to persons with memory loss. Best friends work under professional supervision and work one-on-one with program participants in a variety of activities designed to bring out the best in the person with memory loss. Some of these activities include music and singing, art expression, group exercises and games, intergenerational activities, and various other therapeutic and reminiscence activities.

Best friends help the participants feel loved, connected, and appreciated. In return, volunteers often receive more than they give.

The Best Friends Day Center is open Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, and volunteers are needed for all shifts.

All volunteers complete an hour-long orientation/training prior to the first volunteer shift. Volunteers with on-going client contact are required to complete a TB skin test. A criminal background check is also required. Children ages 12 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Alzheimer's Association-Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Older Adults (55+)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Children (5-12) Young Adults (18-25) Families

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Disabilities Nonprofit Organization Health

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Companionship

I'm interested in this opportunity

Contact Person:
Bobby Potts, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

View all agency contacts

Address:

460 E. Main St Lexington, KY 40507 (See a map)

Directions:

Best Friends Day Center is located inside Second Presbyterian Church on the corner of E. Main St. and Ransom Ave. Across the street is Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. Parking to the church is behind the church or on Ransom Ave. The entrance to the center is on Ransom Ave. and is the entrance closest to the back of the church. A sign reading "Helping Hand" is posted by the entrance. The entrance door is locked so volunteers will have to ring the doorbell.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Lexington
Counties:		Fayette

Web Site: http://www.alz.org/kyin

---

Have you volunteered with this opportunity? Log your hours online

---

Be the first person to offer feedback on this agency!
Post a user reflection to share your experiences with other users!