- Teach
a class at The Center such as Acting Improv, Arts & Crafts,
Creative Cooking, Current Events, Music Appreciation,
or a Vocal or Choral Group.
- Assist a Program Instructor in one of the following
classes: Memory & Cognition, Life Skills, or
Speech and Communication.
- Assist in our Art Studio by gathering and passing
out supplies, providing one-on-one attention to Members
who need extra help, and helping with clean up.
- Go to the movies with The Center and assist Members
by helping them purchase tickets and snacks.
- Assist with BINGO helping to distribute game cards,
call out the spaces, assisting Members, passing out
prizes, etc.
- Go out to lunch with The Center and assist Members
with cognitive challenges by reading the menu out loud
and helping them place their orders, pay restaurant
tabs, and determine an appropriate tip.
- Pass out silverware, napkins, milk, and straws to
Members who have ordered a lunch and assist Members
with opening milk cartons, unwrapping straws, cutting
food, using the microwave, etc.
- Go bowling with The Center and assist Members in
setting up their ramps and keeping score.
- Supervise the Member Lounge (help tune radio, make
coffee, make sure magazines are available, read to
and visit with Members, tidy up, etc.).
- Solicit donations for Center programming such as
art materials, BINGO prizes, Music CDs for fitness
classes, blue pads and adult diapers, and healthy snacks
and bottled water for the Junior Wheelchair Sports
youth.
- Assist with on-site special events such as the Patriotic
Day Ceremony and Member Holiday Dinner by setting up
the room (tables and chairs) and refreshments, gathering
the Members and assisting them with seating, and helping
with clean up after the event.
- Wash and detail Center vehicles used to take Members
on Community Outings.
- Assist with Outreach to potential Members by helping
us maintain and update our mailing lists; providing
tours and information about The Center to individuals
who are interested in becoming Center Members; contacting
support groups to let them know about Center programming;
and helping to make packets of Center information used
for outreach.
- Help with enrollment by assisting Members to fill
out their enrollment sheets and helping staff enroll
Members in specific classes and special events.
- Assist Members back and forth to their classes. Make
sure they get to their classes on time and help them
follow their selected schedule.
- Help Development office plan fundraising events
- Assist with filing in the Administrative offices
- Write articles for quarterly newsletters
- Take photos for the Executive Director
For more information on these or other volunteer opportunities,
please contact Margie Crossno, Program & Volunteer Coordinator,
918-794-4510
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