Community Members Helping One Another

We have many opportunities to be a part of our volunteer network. Most openings ask for a time commitment of 2 to 4 hours, one day a week. People with varied backgrounds and of all ages are encouraged to get involved. Orientation and training is provided.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Center for Healthy Aging

Appointment and Financial Secretaries	No special experience required
Clinic Aide (license not required)	Assist physicians with vitals, be present during exams, etc.
Dental Aide (license not required)	Misc. duties in dental clinic.
Dental Assistant (licensed or certified)	Assist dentist with dentures, impressions, etc.
Dental Hygienist (licensed)	To clean teeth
Dental Lab Technician	Sterilize instruments. Assist with operator clean-ups.
Dentist (licensed)	For initial exams/evaluations, approximately 2 hours per month.
Retired Dentist	To do cleanings, fillings and minor dental procedures
Lab Technician	Put away supplies, inventory, sterilize instruments.
Medical Transcriptions	Transcribe physician's notes from a tape onto a computer.
Nurse (licensed)	To do vitals; will train to do EKG's and Blood Sugar tests
Nurse	R.N. or L.P.N. to assist doctor at clinic.
Respiratory Therapist	Work with C.O.P.D. and asthma patients.
Licensed Podiatrist	To do minor procedures (once a month).
Instructor	To assist with health education programs

Volunteer Opportunities at the Friendship Center

Banking Clerk	Count and record donations
Bridge Instructor	To teach a beginner class
Delivery Driver	Delivers Today's Senior in Ellis County
Digital Photography Instructor	To teach a beginner class
Friendly Visitors	To visit and interact with homebound clients
Home-Delivered Meals Drivers	Recruit a friend, work as a team
Telephone Reassurance Callers	Make daily calls providing socialization & reassurance
Walking Club Leader	Lead a group of seniors on a walk around our campus
Kitchen Aide	To help serve lunch
Instructors	For any number of course topics from Art to Zoology

Volunteer Opportunities at St. Mary's Elder Hostel

Kitchen Aide	To help serve lunch
Secretaries to Answer Phones	No special experience required
Exercise Instructor	To teach gentle stretching exercises
Yoga Instructor	To teach beginner's yoga
Friendly Visitors	To visit and interact with homebound clients

Volunteer Opportunities at Elijah's Parish Hall

Kitchen Aide	To help serve lunch
Bridge Coordinator	To teach and organize bridge tournaments
Exercise Instructor	To teach gentle stretching exercises
Art Instructor	To teach watercolor painting
Friendly Visitors	To visit and interact with homebound clients

Volunteer Opportunities at Eastbrook Community Center

Blood pressure nurse	Provide blood pressure screenings for seniors
Bridge Coordinator	To teach and organize bridge tournaments
Tail Chi Instructor	Once a week for one hour
Art Instructor	To teach watercolor painting

Volunteer Opportunities at Epiphany United Methodist Church

Piano Player	Entertain our dining clients.
Bridge Coordinator	To teach and organize bridge tournaments
Exercise Instructor	To teach gentle stretching exercises
Art Instructor	To teach watercolor painting
Quilting Instructor	Lead and teach a quilting group.

Volunteer Opportunities at St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church

Secretaries to Answer Phones	No special skills required
Bridge Coordinator	To teach and organize bridge tournaments
Exercise Instructor	To teach gentle stretching exercises
Art Instructor	To teach watercolor painting
Yoga Instructor	To teach beginner's yoga