 The
Sheridan Senior Center considers their volunteers as the mortar between
the building blocks of its programs. Volunteers fill in the
gaps
with their time, talents, and energy. Currently, we have over
400
volunteers participating in Senior Center activities.
Opportunities are
always expanding to meet ever-changing needs. We will be
happy to
suggest possibilities based on your past experiences, skills, and
interests.
What you do and how much time you volunteer is up to you.
The Senior Center
has joined forces with RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer program) and
is now able to offer a mileage reimbursement of 40 cents a mile up to
50
miles a month for volunteers 55 years and older to, from, and during
your
volunteer service. Other benefits include some meal
reimbursement,
supplemental accident and liability insurance and recognition.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Deliver Home-Delivered
Meals
Volunteers are needed
for regular routes or as back-up drivers for meal delivery to homebound
seniors in the Sheridan area.
 Assist
in the Dining Room
Volunteers serve
beverages, carry trays, call tables and bingo, and work as line staff
at
the Senior Center, and outlying meal sites at Heritage Towers, Story,
Big
Horn, Dayton / Ranchester and Clearmont.
Senior Companions
Senior Companions
are individuals who offer friendship and support to isolated
adults.
Volunteers must be 60 or over, able to serve between 15 and 40 hours
per
week and have a strong desire to help others. Benefits
include a
tax-free stipend, training, some mileage and meal reimbursement,
supplemental
insurance, vacation and holiday pay.
Ambassadors
Volunteers serve
as Lobby and Dining Room Hosts providing Senior Center visitors and/or
customers with assistance, building tours, and respond to inquires.
Sheridanaires
The Senior Center's
very own choir provides entertainment at the Senior Center and in the
Sheridan
community.
Assist in Day
Break
Participate with
clients in our adult day care on a one to one basis or in a group
setting.
Assist with Crafts
Create dining room
table decorations and other items with the craft group.
 Office
and Computer skills
Assist with bulk
mailings such as newsletters, help with phone calling, assist with
special
projects, plan for special events, or update the Senior Center
scrapbook.
Dining Room Entertainment
Share a special
talent such as piano playing or singing in the Senior Center or
Heritage
Tower dining room.
“Create-a-need”
Share special skills
(such as painting or writing) or knowledge.
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