volunteering at st. matthew center for health
If you have never done volunteer work with senior citizens, you have missed something special. Fortunately, opportunities for volunteering are plentiful. St. Matthew Center for Health's extensive recreational programs offer people of all ages possibilities for rewarding volunteer work. To be a part of our volunteer family, call the Recreation Services Department at 847-825-5531.
youth volunteers
Children from area schools come to St. Matthew to do craft projects with our residents, visit, and perform service projects. Individually, student volunteers help residents in the computer lab, visit one-on-one, and help with special events. Throughout the year, students from music and dance schools entertain our seniors with performances.
volunteer opportunities for individuals and community groups
Individuals looking for regular or occasional volunteer work that fits their talents and schedules may consider these options:
- Assist residents with...
- Arts & crafts
- Cards, games, bumper pool
- Manicures
- Transporting residents to activities within the building
- Help seniors in the computer lab
- Serve in the juice bar or ice cream parlor
- Visit and talk with residents one-on-one
- Join the St. Matthew Service League
- Help with building and grounds projects
- Provide informational talks on your job, hobby or travels
- Read to residents or help a resident with correspondence
- Entertain with an instrumental or vocal concert
- Be a pet visitor - bring your pet to visit residents
- Accompany residents and staff on outings
- Help with one of the clubs – Red Hats, Garden Club, Knit Wits, Men's Club
Community Organizations or Large Group Opportunities:
- Donate items for Christmas and birthday presents
- Donate prizes for bingo/bunco
- Sponsor one of our monthly birthday parties
- Help with a major special event
- Visit residents during the holidays or help serve holiday meals
- Perform a musical, play or sing-a-long
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