Opportunities From: NIACC Volunteer Center

Do you LOVE to talk to people? Do you enjoy filling other peoples cups? Making a new friend? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

Position Title: Volunteer Companion/Telephone Reassurance   

 

Position Summary. Provide friendship and companionship to help motivate and keep individuals mentally stimulated.

 

Reports To: Elderbridge Agency on Aging staff, as assigned.

 

Position Benefits:

Social interaction with others. Recognition as a valuable part of our team. A sense of giving back to your community. Utilize current talents, skills and abilities. Develop new talents, skill and abilities. Develop valuable relationships.

 

Position Responsibilities:

Chatting with individuals in person or over the phone. Interacting in hobbies. Companionship. Be friendly, respectful and positive. Report any problems to assigned Elderbridge Agency on Aging Staff, as assigned.

                       

Skills, Knowledge Abilities:

If driving; must have your own vehicle, valid driver’s license and auto insurance, good driving record, knowledge and observance of traffic rules and laws. Good interpersonal skills, courteous and works well with others. Prompt and dependable.         Organized and neat. Friendly, supportive, compassionate attitude.

Time Commitment:

Open

Duration:

Ongoing as needed

 

Due to access to confidential participant information this position may require criminal background check and abuse registry check.

  

Contact Laura Allen, Volunteer Coordinator at 1-800-243-0678. 

Do you have a desire to help others and like to spend time outside? We are looking for an individual who would be willing to help a client rake a yard and/or mow a lawn in Mason City, Iowa. This can be a one-time thing or it can be ongoing, whatever meets your timeline. 

Please call 800-243-0678 if you are interested or sign up through Galaxy Digital.