Volunteering
Volunteering
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Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the ADRC-CW. There is always a need for volunteers to assist older adults and adults with disabilities to lead dignified, independent lives. You can be assured that your services will mean a great deal to the people you serve. Whatever your passion is, whether you can assist on a regular on-going basis or as a substitute when you can, your volunteer services will be greatly appreciated.
Meals on Wheels driver: Bring a hot meal and a friendly smile to older adults who are homebound in the community. (Mon-Fri mid-mornings, 1 to 1.5 hours)
Packaging meals: Get food packaged and ready to go for Meals on Wheels. (Mon-Fri mornings, 1 to 1.5 hours)
Senior dining sites: Serve lunch to older adults who come together for food and fun. (Mon-Fri mid-mornings, 3 hours)
Lead educational programs: Facilitate a fall prevention program called Stepping On. (1 time a week for 7 weeks, 3 hours)
Memory Café: Help with a program for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones. (Every month in Wausau only, 2 hours)
Office Support: If you are organized, comfortable with computers, friendly, and looking for volunteer opportunities behind the scenes, volunteering at one of our offices might be a good fit for you. (Hours and locations vary)
Advisory Committee Member: Advise the ADRC-CW staff and board on all matters related to developing the aging plan, administration of the plan, and the ADRC-CW operations conducted under the plan. There are eligibility requirements read attached description for more details.
Volunteer Eligibility and information:
Must pass a background check
We do not provide court ordered community service hours
Minors are allowed to volunteer with an eligible adult
Volunteering Benefits
Volunteering leads to better health.
Older volunteers are most likely to receive physical and mental health benefits.
Volunteer activities strengthen social ties.
Volunteering protects individuals from isolation.
Helping others leads to a sense of greater self-worth and trust.
Volunteers are less likely to suffer from ill health later in life.
Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Research and Policy Development. The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research, Washington, DC 2007.
Volunteer FAQ
Volunteer FAQ
How often can I volunteer?
How often can I volunteer?
The majority of ADRC-CW Volunteer opportunities are offered during working hours during the week. Typically no weekends or holidays. Opportunities in each location vary (see above infographic.)
Some things to consider:
How much time are you interested in committing to a volunteer opportunity?
Are you flexible in the time of day you can volunteer?
Some opportunities can only be available during certain times of the day and others are much more flexible.
What is my first step if I'm interested in volunteering with the ADRC-CW?
What is my first step if I'm interested in volunteering with the ADRC-CW?
Do you have a passion for helping older adults or adults with disabilities in the community?
It is time to start exploring your interests, skills, and availability with our opportunities. Whether you have a good idea of what you are interested in or not, start by giving us a call.
Application: Once you have the information you need to make a decision, please submit a volunteer application.
Training and orientation will be set up with you. Each volunteer opportunity has different training requirements.
I am looking for an opportunity to volunteer with a group of friends /co-workers/ church members. Can we "Adopt-A-Route"?
I am looking for an opportunity to volunteer with a group of friends /co-workers/ church members. Can we "Adopt-A-Route"?
Yes!
We have a variety of groups that "Adopt-A-Route" with our Meals on Wheels program. We have worked with groups of employees, friends, families, church groups, medical providers and others.
The group will contact us with their interest. Typically they pick one day a week (or even month) that they are interested in delivering on. The group can be trained together. They can come up with a schedule and rotate the route amongst themselves.
For example: A church group with 6 interested members can choose to deliver every Tuesday on Route #3. They rotate amongst themselves so one church member ends up taking the route every 6th week. This is a great opportunity to have a significant impact on the community without a huge time commitment by any one person. The group figures out their rotation schedule and if something changes they can connect with another member of their group to find a replacement (or call us and we can talk with our other volunteers to fill in if needed.)
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