Friendship Village – Michigan Volunteers

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Friendship Village

Older Adult Services: Food, Healthcare, Home care, Transportation Health and SafetyMental Health

1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Phone (269) 381 - 0560

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Our mission	To enrich the life of senior citizens

Opportunities	Happy Hour: Woodside Assisted and/or Independent Living Showcase your hospitality skills by interacting with our senior residents as a host or hostess. Independent Living residents enjoy Happy Hour on Wednesdays at 3:30, and Woodside residents on Fridays at 3:00 Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Event support Formal Weekdays Computer Tutor: Independent Living Take your “techie” talents and teaching skills to the next level by training our appreciative senior residents to use, and love, their computers, I-Pads, Kindles and smart phones. Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Formal Weekdays, Weekends Activities Assistant: Health/Rehab Centers and/or Woodside Assisted Living Health/Rehab Centers and/or Woodside Assisted Living: Enrich your life by investing your time in ensuring that our senior residents can participate in the joys of baking, playing games, completing simple art projects, attending musical programs and more. Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Event support Formal Weekdays, Weekends Companion: Health/Rehab Centers, Woodside Assisted and/or Independent Living Health/Rehab Centers, Woodside Assisted and/or Independent Living Discover the simple pleasures of caring companionship by joining a senior resident for a leisurely stroll, puzzle session, game of cards or animated chat about “the way things used to be.” Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Formal Gardener: Independent Living Put your green thumb to work by sharing the joys of nature and your knowledge of horticulture with our senior residents in the Friendship Village Woods and Gardens. Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Outdoor Formal Weekdays, Weekends

About us	At Friendship Village, we believe that great people, like you, are the backbone of our community. As a valued volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, employees, and fellow volunteers as well as represent our core values through Service, Compassion, Respect, Excellence and Friendliness. Whether you’re a university student pursuing experience working with seniors, a retiree looking to spend some time in a rewarding way, or a resident who simply wants to serve, you are always welcome to volunteer at Friendship Village. Our goal is to create a home-like, family atmosphere that leaves you feeling fulfilled and knowing that you’re making a difference in the lives of those you are serving. We look forward to having you support our mission of providing vibrant, active senior living for our residents.