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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 a senior 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 senior
needing care.
Grocery
Shopper/Errands Help
Help a senior maintain a routine at home by shopping
for groceries or running errands -- sometimes you'll
go, sometimes the senior 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
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 seniors by riding
the bus with them to an appointment. You can help
with a coat or push a wheelchair.
Volunteer
Driver
Give a ride to seniors 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 a senior's home or help out at DARTS' fundraising
events
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