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Volunteer Services - Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

Volunteer opportunities include: - Clerical: Help with filing and other administrative tasks - Hospice: Patient companionship, respite for family/caregivers and/or clerical duties - Long-term Care: Activities and/or visitation with residents

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Patient Support Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities
Hospital/Institutional Visit Volunteer Opportunities

Coordinator on Aging - Western Prairie Human Services

Trained advocates providing information and resources to people over the age of 60. The goal is to assist residents in finding resources to stay in the home and find possible options for alternative living situations. Helps with services such as: - Assist with plans for recreational activities - Caregiver education and support - Caregiver relief - Community education - Consumer protection - Deliver home meals and work with nutrition sites - Forms assistance - Health care directives - Home visits - Medicare Part D enrollment - Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors (NAP) - Partners with Senior Linkage Line and Area Agency on Aging - Scams/fraud - Senior legal rights - Transportation resources - Volunteer recruitment and training

What's Here

Senior Ride Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Meal Delivery Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Recreational Activities Volunteer Opportunities
Older Adults
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Friendly Visiting
Caregiver Issues
Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Fraud Prevention

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Services - Vision Loss Resources

Provides several volunteer opportunities to the public. Volunteers provide services to clients throughout the metro area, including: - Readers: Volunteers help by reading aloud, sorting through the mail, and skimming through magazines on behalf of clients - Shoppers: Volunteers walk through stores with a client and assist when needed to locate specific items - Walkers: Volunteers serve as sighted guides for regularly scheduled walking groups in a public park or mall

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Companionship Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities

Coordinator on Aging - Western Prairie Human Services

Trained advocates providing information and resources to people over the age of 60. The goal is to assist residents in finding resources to stay in the home and find possible options for alternative living situations. Helps with services such as: - Assist with plans for recreational activities - Caregiver education and support - Caregiver relief - Community education - Consumer protection - Deliver home meals and work with nutrition sites - Forms assistance - Health care directives - Home visits - Medicare Part D enrollment - Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors (NAP) - Partners with Senior Linkage Line and Area Agency on Aging - Scams/fraud - Senior legal rights - Transportation resources - Volunteer recruitment and training

What's Here

Senior Ride Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Meal Delivery Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Recreational Activities Volunteer Opportunities
Older Adults
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Friendly Visiting
Caregiver Issues
Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Fraud Prevention

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Aging Services and Volunteer Opportunities - A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota

Provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community. Acts as the largest volunteer network for older adults age 55. Provides an opportunity for volunteers to share skills and talents through the following volunteer opportunities including driving, escorting, children and youth, education/mentoring, environment, public safety, health and human service needs, library, and museums. Services include: - A Matter of Balance education series: emphasizing practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels - Bone Builders: Exercise and nutritional education for prevention and management of osteoporosis - Caregiver respite and support - Chronic Disease Self Management education series - Friendly Visiting: volunteer companion service for persons 60 years of age or older providing peer support and a listening ear - Living Well education series, including: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (CDSMP), Living Well with Diabetes (DSMP), and Living Well with Chronic Pain (CPSMP) - Powerful Tools for Caregivers: self-care education program for family caregivers - Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise series - Tai Ji Quan (tai chi) education series - Telephone Reassurance Program: regularly scheduled phone call to seniors in need of someone to touch base, ensure their well-being, and to have a friendly conversation

What's Here

RSVP Program
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities - DARTS

Offers volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in gaining skills, building confidence, and making a difference in the community. Opportunities include: - Learning Buddies: Connect with local elementary students on school topics for 1-2 hours per week. - Outdoor Chores: Help elderly neighbors by assisting with yard work and seasonal tasks. - Pen Pals: Write monthly letters to elementary students to foster friendship and support their writing skills. - Respite Visitor: Provide companionship and ensure the safety and comfort of a care recipient."

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Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship Volunteer Opportunities
Yard Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities
Pen Pals

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