What makes a successful volunteer?
Today may be the day you have decided to do something meaningful in your spare time. The Cass County COA has a variety of areas where your talents can be put to use.
Being a volunteer means that you understand that flexibility is the name of the game as life is unpredictable. If you come with a heart ready to learn and work with us in accomplishing our goal of “Enhancing Life,” then you are definitely on the road to being a successful volunteer.
You will be able to log in your hours each time you participate. These hours translate into dollars saved by the COA and allow us to make the best use of funds. We would be pleased to discuss our current volunteer needs and help you join a community of like-minded people who desire to give back.
Please join us and make the most of your time and talents. For more information, contact: BobbieK@casscoa.org or call Bobbie Krynicki.
The following is a list of a few of the key areas where volunteers are needed on a regular basis:
Programs & Activities
The Cass County COA offers a variety of programs that benefit greatly from volunteers. Do you like to play a musical instrument? You can be a part of our weekly sing-a-long. If you have a talent for arts & crafts, we are looking for those who will teach and share something new.
The COA also has a variety of intergenerational programs that involve young people of all ages. Being a volunteer and a mentor for any of these activities allows you to play a critical role.
Medical Transportation
The Cass County COA provides transport to and from any out-of-county medical appointment. As a transport driver you have a chance to help a neighbor in need. Time spent in the car one-on-one with someone burdened by medical issues is a great gift you can give. Mileage is reimbursed.
Handy Helpers
If you are handy with a hammer and nail, or if you would like to know more about building something, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. Handy Helpers builds wheelchair ramps for those who are homebound. Volunteers also install assistive devices such as smoke alarms and grab bars.
Meals on Wheels
A rewarding volunteer activity is delivering meals to those in our community who need a daily meal. Be a member of a team of drivers who deliver more than just a meal—you deliver a smile and personal contact with someone who eagerly awaits your arrival. Mileage is reimbursed.
Adult Day Service (ADS)
The beautiful, homelike environment of the COA’s Adult Day Service is a wonderful place to help those who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia or a debilitating issue. Helping in our ADS provides the families of those we serve much-needed respite from the stressful job of caregiving. And you have the satisfaction of making someone’s day more enjoyable.