Opportunities From: VolunteerWNY

PROGRAM ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss.  Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.  With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

 

SUMMARY:  The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare), which provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss, multiple developmental disabilities, and chronic medical conditions, is looking for a volunteer to support all aspects of the general operations of this Program.

 

LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14209.

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the program director or designee the program assistant will:

1.   Greet clients and direct them to daily activities.

2.   Serve as a human guide/escort within the building and on field trips when necessary.

3.   Assist with daily recreational programs as needed.

4.   Help maintain an orderly and welcoming place for clients.

5.   Assist with food preparation and service (breakfast, lunch).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   Excellent verbal communication skills, as well as customer service skills, required.

2.   Must be comfortable working with people who are visually impaired and developmentally disabled.

3.   Must be mature, reliable, courteous, have good judgment and be professional.

4.   The ability to understand and follow instructions/directions is required.

5.   Must be organized and able to work in an environment with priority changes.

6.   Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.

7.   Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:This is an on-going opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, at least one day per week, four or five hours per day. A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering. Mask wearing is optional but recommended. The attire during this position is business casual.

 

To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.

DISCUSSION GROUP LEADER

 

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss.  Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.  With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

 

SUMMARY: The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare) provides healthcare and recreation for seniors with vision loss, multiple developmental disabilities and chronic medical conditions. A volunteer is needed to serve as a Discussion Group Leader and lead seniors in intellectually stimulating or thought-provoking group conversations.

 

LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14209

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the program director or designee the Discussion Group Leader will:

1.   Research various topics for discussion and preparing necessary tools from various media to support the discussion, i.e., current events, sports, entertainment, etc.

2.   Facilitate discussions that encourage thinking, understanding, learning and remembering.

3.   Encourage discussion and participation from all participants within group.

4.   Create a safe environment for communication.

5.   Be willing to assist by escorting clients to and from sessions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   Must be engaging, personable, kind and dependable.

2.   Must be able to communicate respect for and acceptance of clients and their feelings.

3.   Ability to encourage a nonjudgmental collaborative relationship.

4.   Prior experience facilitating discussion groups preferred but not required.

5.   Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:  This is an on-going opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, except between 12:00pm-1:00pm, at least but not limited to one hour per week, plus any time required for planning and preparation.  A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering.  The attire during this position is business casual.

 

To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.

GUILDCARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR

 

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss.  Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.  With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

 

SUMMARY: The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare) provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss as well as chronic medical conditions. A volunteer with experience providing health and recreation for seniors is needed to serve as a Health and Wellness Instructor.

 

LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the program director or designee the Health and Wellness Instructor will:

1.   Develop and implement inter-disciplinary health and wellness programming at the Adult Day Health Care program.

2.   Coordinate group health-related workshops, wellness lectures and organize healthy activities.

3.   Otherwise conduct activities that promote, maintain, and improve client’s health and wellness. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   Ability to integrate wellness initiatives in disabled and blind social environment.

2.   Experience implementing wellness activities and the ability to keep seniors inspired.

3.   Degree in health education/promotion, public health, community health or a related field and/or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) designation required.

4.   Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:  This is an ongoing opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates have an opportunity to serve Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, at least but not limited to one hour per week, plus any time required for planning and preparation.  A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering.   The attire during this position is business casual.

 

To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume or biography to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.

MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

 

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss.  Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.  Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

 

SUMMARY: The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare) provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss, multiple developmental disabilities, and chronic medical conditions. The Music Therapy program exists to increase client’s level of physical, mental, and social/emotional functioning.  The Music Instructor will facilitate the music sessions and assist clients as they use music to support whole person well-being.

 

LOCATION: 1170 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the program director or designee the Music Instructor will:

1.   Use music to help clients address social, emotional and/or physical difficulties.

2.   Be able to create a shared musical experience.

3.   Encourage client’s participation in sessions and support them with validation. 

4.   Engage clients with hand-held instruments, sing-along, etc.

5.   Plan, set up, facilitate, and break down musical workshops.

6.   Monitor session effectiveness and report outcomes to program staff.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   Must be an accomplished musician and able to take an active role in sessions by playing, singing, and listening.

2.   Patience, empathy, imagination, tact, openness to new ideas, a sense of humor and creativity required.

3.   Experience as a therapeutic musician or one of the following music therapy certifications (RMT, CMT, ACMT) are preferred but not required.

4.   Must be able to use fundamental facilitation skills to lead sessions.

5.   Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:  This is an ongoing opportunity that begins upon staff agreement. Candidates must be available one hour per week, plus any time required for planning and preparation.  A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering.   The attire during this position is business casual.

 

Submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org to express interest in this opportunity. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.

RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTOR

 

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss.  Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.  With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

 

SUMMARY: The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare) provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss, developmental disabilities, and chronic medical conditions. A Recreational Instructor is needed to lead a variety of enjoyable recreational activities for the seniors who attend the program.

 

LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the program director or designee the Recreational Instructor will:

1.   Plan, organize and execute daily recreational activities.

2.   Develop curriculum and teach program content appropriate for the participant’s age and abilities.

3.   Execute all duties connected with set up, execution and breakdown of recreation workshops/activities, i.e., games, trivia, folk dance, square dance, sing-along, etc.

4.   Demonstrate and teach proper techniques for each activity and provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   Must be able to relate comfortably to disabled and blind adults/seniors.

2.   Ability to plan and lead recreational activities independently with staff supervision, required.

3.   Course work in recreation, education, sociology or a related field preferred.

4.   Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:

This is an on-going opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, at least one hour per week, plus any time required for planning and preparation.  A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering.   The attire during this position is casual.

 

To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss.  Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.  With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

 

SUMMARY:  The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare), which provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss, multiple developmental disabilities, and chronic medical conditions, is looking for a volunteer to support the administrative needs of this Program.

 

LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.   Provide clerical support for Guild Care management and supervisors.

2.   Responsible for office communications (e.g., contacting clients, answering phones, filing, faxing).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as customer service skills.

2.   Must be comfortable working with people who are visually impaired and developmentally disabled.

3.   Must be mature, reliable, courteous, have good judgment and be professional.

4.   Must be organized and work well in an environment with constant priority changes.

5.   Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

6.   Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:  

This is an on-going opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, at least but not limited to at least two days per week, four or five hours per day. A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering.   The attire during this position is casual.

 

To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume or biography to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.