Elderday VolunteerAt — Community Bridges - Elderday Adult Day Health Center

Opportunity Summary 

The We Bridges family empowers older adults and people with disabilities to live with greater independence and dignity. Here, adults in our community benefit from health care services, respite and companionship. Elderday is part of the Community of programs.

Examples of what might be asked of you:

  • Prepare materials for activities or for daily tasks
  • Help to serve snacks or lunch
  • Escort and greet participants upon arrival and departure.
  • Lead/Assist with activities such as conversations, trivia, puzzles, art, crafts
  • Participate alongside participants in recreational activities (yoga, bingo, circle games, etc.)
  • Read to a participant or small group.
  • Provide companionship to a specific participant who might be having a difficult day and who needs individual attention
  • If you have specific talents please let us know so we can try to incorporate them into your volunteer experience.

3-4 service learners

Location: 501 Main St., Watsonville, CA 95076

Hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm.  No evening or weekends.

Requirements:

Opportunity Training 

Seven Values of Person-Centered Practice:

  1. Building on the unique qualities of every person as the starting point for relationships
  2. Promoting social confidence – the expectation that each person can expect to interact positively with others
  3. Recognizing self-worth – providing roles and activities that complement a person’s self-worth
  4. Inspiring hope that there are things to look forward to every day
  5. Treating every person with respect and always choosing truthfulness
  6. Recognizing that engagement is a sign of well-being and offering opportunities for every person to interact with the environment and others in meaningful ways
  7. Supporting independence
Opportunity Application Instructions 

Interested students, please contact:

P. Liliana Rensi, Activities Coordinator
831-458-3481 ext. 4011
lilianar@cbridges.org

AND

Complete this Community Bridges Volunteer Application.

 

Students will also need to complete & return to Community Bridges:

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Watsonville, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing