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Volunteer as
a Family
Spend time together as a family and teach youngsters
to get involved in their community at an early age.
Some things your family can do to help an older neighbor
are: shovel
snow from the driveway and sidewalks; share a holiday
activity; become a visitor or grocery shopper; help
with lawn care or raking leaves.
Visitor
Every senior enjoys a special friend. Enjoy sharing
coffee, lunch, a walk, or helping with errands just
a couple hours weekly.
Caregiver Respite
Support
Give a weekly break to someone caring for their loved
one. You'll supervise and socialize with the older
adult needing care.
Grocery
Shop/Errands Help
Help an older homeowner maintain a routine at home
by shopping for groceries or running errands -- sometimes
you'll go, sometimes the person you're helping will
come along.
ILP
(Independent Living Program)
South St. Paul high rises
Spend some time serving noon meals, visiting,
sharing a brown bag lunch, or running errands for
older high-rise residents.
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Administrative/Clerical
Support
Use your office and people skills to help keep DARTS
running. You can file or photocopy, do data entry,
assist with mailings, answer phones, or greet visitors.
Learning
Buddies Program
Help children build self-esteem while improving
their skills in reading, math, and science. Spend
1.5 hours a week in a local elementary school.
Pen
Pals Program
Befriend a 2nd grader by writing 2-3 letters a month.
All ages can volunteer.
Bus
Escort
Provide some
comfort to older adults by riding the bus with them
to an appointment. You can help with a coat or push
a wheelchair.
Volunteer
Driver
Use your own car to give a ride to elders who need
assistance and can't use the DARTS bus.
Service
Opportunities for Youth/Students
Make a difference by grocery shopping, running
errands, visiting, doing outdoor chores, or teaching
computer skills.
Service
Opportunities for Businesses/Organizations
Help with a one-time fall or spring cleanup
at an older resident's home or help out at DARTS'
fundraising events.
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