Volunteer

The Activity Leader is responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Department in carrying out the planned resident programs. Under the supervision of the Life Enrichment Director or Activity Assistants, volunteers will facilitate activities that benefit the residents socially, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and cognitively. Volunteers may plan activities that will be put on the resident calendar or join pre-planned activities. This position helps to bring a greater quantity and variety of activities to residents at Chesterbrook, promoting a high quality of life for all.

Special Event staff assists Chesterbrook Residences during events that may cater to residents, the community, or fundraising needs. Event staff will be assigned a supervisor and tasks depending on the needs of the event. These one-time or regular events may require volunteers for set-up, clean-up, facilitating of activities, administrative tasks, planning, serving of food, or other tasks. Volunteers help us host successful events that benefit the mission and residents of Chesterbrook.

Friendly Visitors enhance the quality of life of clients by providing social interaction, mental stimulation, and emotional support to individual residents.  The role of the Friendly Visitor is to reduce the resident’s sense of isolation by providing individualized attention. Your goal is to build positive, supportive, relationships with individual residents.

The Office Aide will perform a variety of tasks depending on needs of the Chesterbrook Residences office. This will include answering phones, assisting with filing and data entry, and other administrative tasks as assigned. This position helps to extend the resources in the Chesterbrook community to better assist and direct the needs of our residents and families.

The dining room aide contributes to providing a positive and pleasant dining experience for the Residents and guests at Chesterbrook. Having a positive dining experience enhances quality of life and contributes to physical and mental wellbeing. Under the direction of the Dining Room Supervisor, the aide will perform both functional duties to assist in the successful delivery of food and beverages, assist in preparation and clean-up of meals, and provide positive interactions with residents and guests.

The Move-In Helper volunteer assists new residents moving into Chesterbrook Residences, or current residents relocating to a new room, to move their belongings and set up their space. This volunteer is an important part of creating a smooth and positive transition for new residents, and helping them feel at home.

Simply complete the application below and one of our Life Enrichment team members will get in touch with you to set up a volunteer interview and introduction to our community, followed by a formal volunteer orientation and agreement signing.  (All volunteers must undergo a background screening including a criminal background check.)