Opportunities with Seniors
Several volunteer opportunities at the Ramsey County Care Center provide both youth and adults a chance to work with seniors.
Activity assistant
Description: Help the Activity Department staff to enhance the quality of the activity program offered to Care Center residents.
Age requirement: At least 12 years.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Activity leader
Description: Enhance the quality of the activity program offered to Care Center residents by leading a small group activity.
Age requirement: 18 and over.
Time commitment: Commitment is based on the type of activity occurring. Typical commitment is 1-2 hours weekly or bi-weekly.
Befriender
Description: Provide companionship to an individual Care Center resident through regular visits and activities.
Age requirement: At least 14 years.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Canteen clerk
Description: Staff the Care Center store where residents can purchase snacks, care and gift items.
Age requirement: At least 15 years.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Escort assistant
Description: Escort residents to and from various activities or appointments, all of which occur within the facility (i.e. beauty shop, doctor visits, physical /occupational therapies, religious services and resident activities).
Age requirement: 18 or older
Time commitment: Commitment depends on the type of visit or activity occurring. A variety of days/times are available.
Dining room host/hostess
Description: Supplement nursing staff in providing one-on-one attention and assistance to residents, including transporting residents to and from the dining room, passing meal trays, and assisting with cutting food.
Age requirement: At least 16 years.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Entertainer
Description: Provide nursing home residents with musical entertainment during the day. Play the Care Center piano or bring your own musical talent.
Age requirement: Adults (18 or older)
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Gardener
Description: Adopt a garden area on our grounds and maintain it through spring and fall.
Age requirement: Adults (18 or older)
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Manicurist
Description: Pamper residents with a mini spa treatment by painting and filing their nails. Supplies are provided.
Age requirement: At least 15 years old.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Pet therapy
Description: Visit residents with your dogs and/or cats. Allowing residents to have physical contact with animals can provide sensory simulation and reminiscence and socialization opportunities.
Age requirement: At least 16 years.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
Therapy transport assistant
Description: Transport confused or wheelchair-bound residents to and from in-house therapies.
Age requirement: At least 14 years.
Time commitment: Positions are available seven days a week.
How to apply
To apply for a volunteer position at the Ramsey County Care Center, submit an online application or download a paper application (PDF) and submit it by email or mail to:
Ramsey County Care Center
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
2000 White Bear Ave
Maplewood, Minnesota, 55109
651-777-7486
volunteerrccc@co.ramsey.mn.us