Arts & Crafts Instructor
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We are looking for people who are interested in leading Crafts instructors at the center. St. Martin de Porres seniors are very creative but they would like someone to lead the activities. Our folks love everything from paper crafts, sewing projects, ceramics, and more! Must have a friendly personality, a love for seniors, and isn't afraid to use a glue gun! If you are interested in multiple opportunities, please pick "General Support Volunteer" and send us an email with what you are interested in doing as a volunteer. o Requirements: comfortable spending time with seniors, fun personality, independent, self-reliant, adaptable, a leader, creative, and patiento This opportunity is available for all ages, from one person to a group setting. Monday through Friday between 10:00-12:00 or 12:45-1:30o Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for those 18+
Contact Person: Maria Mellor
Contact Phone: (703) 224-1478
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Entertainer
Calling all musicians, loving audience ready to hear you play at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center! Our seniors love music and can't wait to hear you play. We welcome piano players, acoustic guitarists, DJs spinning classic tunes, singers, violinist, and sometimes the occasional accordion. Basically anything that makes a pleasant sound! Fill the hearts of the old with cheerful song!Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Contact Phone: (703) 751-2766
Volunteer for the Day
Help with community building and preventing isolation at our Senior Center. Volunteer at St. Martin de Porres in Alexandria on a weekday. Help with a variety of social activities and make new friends with our wonderful seniors. Opportunity to make a difference in the life of a senior.
ESL Instructor for Senior Citizens
Do you have experience or passion to help others learn English? Do you enjoy teaching the elderly? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is looking for encouraging and patient teachers eager to teach ESL. No experience is necessary, training will be provided.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Exercise Instructor
We are looking for exercise instructors or physical therapists to teach seniors exercises! St. Martin de Porres Senior Center provides daily exercises to high functioning and independent seniors who love to stay active. The seniors enjoy chair exercises, Zumba, jazzercise, Arthritis Exercise, and line dancing just to name a few. Proof of certification or license needed for the opportunity.If you are interested in multiple opportunities, please pick "General Support Volunteer" and send us an email with what you are interested in doing as a volunteer.o Requirements: comfortable spending time with seniors, fun personality, self-reliant, adaptable, and patiento This opportunity is available for licensed exercise instructors 18+, Monday through Friday between 9:30-10:30, or 10:00-11:00o Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS trainingBackground check will be completed upon registering for all.
Contact Person: Juanita Balenger
Senior Center General Support Volunteer
Do you love working with the elderly? Come help improve the lives of senior citizens by leading activities, serving meals, and socializing! Hours vary, please contact Maria Mellor for more info.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Senior Center Kitchen Helper (Breakfast and Lunch)
We are looking for people interested in helping serve food! St. Martin de Porres Senior Center provides continental breakfast and a nutritious hot lunch to seniors. The senior center serves hot drinks, bread, cereal (both hot and cold) and pastries in the morning. During lunch, we prepare trays, serve meals to the senior, and clean the kitchen after lunch. Volunteers, who are interested in serving food to the seniors, please email us to specify if you are available to help with breakfast, lunch, or both! Once you sign up, volunteers must complete food service training, provided by the center, before serving in the kitchen.If you are interested in multiple opportunities, please pick "General Support Volunteer" and send us an email with what you are interested in doing as a volunteer.o Requirements: independent, self-reliant, adaptable, patiento This opportunity is available for all ages, from one person to a group setting. Monday through Friday between 9:00-10:00, and/or 11:30-1:00pmo Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS training and Food Service Trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for those 18+Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Front Desk Receptionist for Senior Center
We are seeking friendly, patient, and outgoing individuals that like doing light administrative work to be our Front Desk Receptionist! You will greet seniors and help them check-in for the day, while also recording activity stats and picking up phone calls. You will also be fielding calls from people looking for assistance in senior and non-senior services, so customer service skills is a must. Quarterly, assist with outreach for events and check ups with seniors. Please contact Maria Mellor for more info.If you are interested in multiple opportunities, please pick "General Support Volunteer" and send us an email with what you are interested in doing as a volunteer.o Requirements: good customer service skills, comfortable spending time with seniors, friendly, self-reliant, adaptable, and patiento This opportunity is available for anyone, preferably 18+, Monday through Friday between 8:30-1:30o Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS training, front desk trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for all.
Volunteer Nurse or Nursing Student for Blood Pressure Checks and Presentations
We are looking for nurses who are interested in providing blood pressure checks and educational presentations on health topics, infectious diseases, and updates. While administrating blood pressure checks, seniors may ask questions about medical problems or conditions. This opportunity is available for nursing students/graduates 21 years or older. Upon registration, we will schedule an interview and privacy training.o Requirements: comfortable spending time with seniors, independent, self-reliant, adaptable, patient, and can elevate senior problems to staff. If you speak Spanish, Farsi, or Amharic, that would be a great advantage, registered nurse, nursing student (proof required) or a medical license, official documents/proof of nursing school attendance required.o This opportunity is for nursing students and nurses 21 years or older, RN, or anyone in the medical field with a current license. Monday through Friday between 10:30-12:00 or 12:30-1:30pmo Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS training and Privacy trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for all
Senior Center - Seasonal Student Volunteers
Students are you looking for an opportunity to help the elderly during your summer, winter, or spring break? This is a perfect way to get community service hours while helping other. Volunteer hours are flexible but must be done during operation hours. Operation Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training Privacy Training
Senior Center - Student Groups
For student groups interested in volunteering with the elderly, please apply for this opening by contacting Maria Mellor. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, please make sure your students can come during our operation hours.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training
Breakfast Volunteer at Senior Center
Give back to the elderly!Volunteers needed Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 10:30 am to help serve breakfast to the elderly. This job will include restocking breakfast supplies, refilling coffee & pastries, and heping seniors. Looking for volunteers that can volunteer at least once a week.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training Privacy TrainingIf you are interest please contact Maria Mellor directly at mmellor@ccda.net or by phone at 703-751-2766.
Senior Center - Computer Teacher
Do you have experience or passion to help others learn Computers? Do you enjoy teaching the elderly? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is looking for encouraging and patient teachers eager to teach computer lessons. No experience is necessary, training will be provided.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Activities and Games Assistant!
We are looking for people who are interested in leading activities at the center. St. Martin de Porres Senior Center provides activities to high functioning and independent seniors who love to play games and do activities throughout the day. The seniors love playing board games, card games, Wii bowling, team games, Bingo, one-on-one games as examples, and are always ready to learn new activities. Games are available at the center, but if you want to bring in a new game that is good too. A binder is available with how to guides on how to play games that are available in the center. Staff is also available to do refreshers on how to play games/teach how to play the game.If you are interested in multiple opportunities, please pick "General Support Volunteer" and send us an email with what you are interested in doing as a volunteer.o Requirements: comfortable spending time with seniors, fun personality, independent, self-reliant, adaptable, and patiento This opportunity is available for all ages, from one person to a group setting. Monday through Friday between 10:00-12:00 and 12:45-1:30o Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for those 18+
Nutritionist
We are looking for a nutritionist who is able to do nutrition and health presentations, and interview seniors one-on-one. Seniors are looking for someone to teach them about having a healthy diet and living, how to understand and read food labels among other topics.o Requirements: confident public speaker, comfortable spending time with seniors, independent, self-reliant, adaptable, patiento This opportunity is for nutritionists 18 years or older, Monday through Friday between 10:30-12:00 or 12:30-1:30pmo Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS training and Privacy trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for all
Lunch Server
Join us at our Senior Citizen Center to make new connections, make lasting connections, and encounter other's in need. We are in need of a few dedicated volunteers to support our daily lunch service. If you have a heart for serving, and sharing joy, we welcome your help!Requirements:
Spanish Instructor
Do you have experience or passion to help others learn Spanish? Do you enjoy teaching the elderly? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is looking for encouraging and patient teachers eager to teach Spanish classes to seniors who have little to no experience with the language. No experience is necessary, but encouraged.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
