Volunteer Opportunities

Musicians: to come in as available to entertain our residents.  There is a piano available in the facility for use, or bring your own instrument.  May lead sing along as well.  Evenings or weekends preferred but morning and afternoon times are acceptable as well. 

Gardening: to assist in keeping facility grounds looking their best.  May include raking, weeding, watering flowers, picking up litter, etc.  Also may assist in planting in spring.  Supplies provided by residence.  Needed to come on a regular basis in nice seasons, mornings or afternoons.  

Getting to Know You: to come in on a regular basis to work on interviewing residents one on one on their life stories and producing a biographical poster for display outside their rooms.  (Bristol Home only)

Friendly Visitor: to visit residents on a regular basis.  May include one on one room visits or chats with small groups.  May also include starting up a board game or puzzle with the residents, either individually or in a small group setting.  Visit weekly or as available on a regular basis.  Evenings or weekend availability preferred. 

Friendly Dog Visitor: to visit with our resident on a regular basis.  Visit one to two times a month with owner.  Evening and weekend availability preferred, afternoons are acceptable as well.  Dog must be under supervision of owner at all times, be kind, quiet, calm and friendly, and have up to date vaccination information on file with us. 

Knitting/Crochet Instructor: for small group instruction on simple projects.  Meet weekly or twice a month with residents to instruct and guide projects.  Evenings or weekend availability preferred.  Materials will be provided by the residence.

Playing Card Club Leader: to encourage small groups to participate in various card games of interest, such as rummy, pinochle, etc.  Meet on a weekly basis, or as available.  Evenings or weekend availability preferred.  Materials will be provided by the residence. 

Board of Directors: Please contact our President, Mike Helbringer at (716) 884-4371 for more information on the volunteer board.