VOLUNTEER UPDATE
As we are very happy to welcome back Cedars volunteers, it is still our clear goal to keep everyone-- staff, clients, and volunteers-- as safe as possible. Therefore, for the time being and until further notice, our preference for individuals who wish to volunteer for Cedars must do so outdoors. We are currently requiring volunteers to be fully vaccinated to return to "in-person" volunteering. As we are given more relevant information, we will continue to update our guidelines for returning volunteers.
Cedars continues to have creative virtual volunteer opportunities available! Volunteers have been able to support residents virtually through Zoom hangouts/check-ins, showing off their special talents through music, magic, exercise classes, dance parties, baking classes, and more. Additionally, established Cedars volunteers have been able to interact and engage with residents through the Cedars Inspired Connections Facebook page. If you are interested in volunteering for Cedars, please fill out an application through the form below, and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you soon.
Cedars is looking forward to welcoming back volunteers to our locations in a safe and gradual fashion. We deeply appreciate the new ways in which we have been able to remain connected and look forward to seeing some old faces and all the new ones!
We invite you to join our wonderful core of volunteers and contribute your special talents.
At Cedars we offer a number of ways you can dedicate your time and desire to serve:
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Weekly Activities
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Ongoing Positions
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Skill Sharing
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Done-In-a-Day/Events
Ready to volunteer?
“Teaching Charlie how to weave when I don’t even know how to operate a loom myself, helped teach me patience, understanding and simple love. I have learned so much from the clients at Cedars.”
Claire R., volunteer
Questions about volunteering? Please contact:
Kathrin Smith
Volunteer requirements: Volunteers under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult. All volunteers must provide a current TB test.
Below are Volunteer Opportunities available once on-site volunteering has resumed.
Weekly Activity Schedule
Volunteers are welcome to assist with weekly outings and activities as scheduled below:
We also encourage volunteers to help at monthly activities including trips to plays, museums, sporting events and more.
Ongoing Positions
Administrative Support Coordinator
If you prefer to get involved behind the scenes, help out by offering us your own particular offices skills such as data entry, correspondence, events and as needed assistance in an office environment. Excellent customer service skills and some office experience preferred.
Hours: Minimum of one shift per week with a least a 3 month commitment. Shift times are Monday- Friday from 9:30-1PM or 1PM-4:30PM.
Gardener
Contribute to the magic at the Cedars Textile Arts Collaborative. Explore opportunities to assist as a volunteer gardener with our Hands & Earth Co-op Program. A great opportunity to work alongside our talented participants as they work to maintain and expand our fruit and vegetable gardens. Gardening responsibilities range from working in the greenhouse, to planting, pruning, harvesting crops and selling produce at the local Farmers Market.
Senior Program Volunteer
Support our seniors by volunteering in their day program creating art, crafts, playing games and socializing. The time you spend with our seniors is precious.
Participant Visitor & Friend
Practice compassion and build an invaluable friendship. Weekly visits with a resident(s) will take place in a Group Home setting and generally consist of one-on-one interactions centered on in-home entertainment such as card games, arts and crafts, music, etc.
Home & Garden Helper
Make a difference by lending a hand in home maintenance, gardening or landscaping. Opportunities to volunteer are dependent upon residential needs and include painting, furniture restoration, housekeeping, flower planting and care, general landscaping, etc.
Skill Sharing
Do you have a special skill our talent that you would like to share with our Residents or Staff? We encourage volunteers to share their passionate pursuits by providing instruction or a showing of musical or artistic abilities.
Done-in-a-Day/Events
Interested in volunteering as a group and/or only looking to volunteer at our events on weekends or in the evenings? This is perfect for companies, school groups or clubs.
Cedars looks forward to continued success, but we know we can't do it alone. We need people just like you to support our participants in living healthy, productive joyous lives.
Start by completing the done-in-a-day application.
"Volunteering at Cedars allows me to slow down and pay attention to the nuances of this world we live in. Never before have I marveled at a funny- shaped strawberry or wondered why a bird really sings. When you leave Cedars after a day of volunteering, there is definitely a feeling of wholeness -- the feeling that you've done something right".
Will H., Volunteer
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"Volunteering at Cedars is the best medicine for any wound.”
Victoria V., Volunteer
