Volunteer

Are you are seeking an opportunity to serve others and make a difference in their lives? Presbyterian Homes & Services would like to connect with you!

Whatever your unique talents and gifts – music, technology, hospitality, humor, crafts, literature, finance, encouragement, compassion, service or simply listening – you can find a volunteer role offering an opportunity to enrich the lives and touch the hearts of older adults at PHS.

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” -Isaiah 6:8

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” -Matthew 25:40

How to volunteer

Find a PHS community near you and click on the yellow volunteer button to get started. You can also explore opportunities to deliver meals or serve as a hospice volunteer with Optage.

Volunteering can:

Connect you to others
Increase your social and relationship skills
Involve other family members
Enhance both mind and body (increasing self-confidence, combatting depression, improving/maintaining physical health)
Advance your career
Help you learn new skills
Bring fun and fulfillment to your life

Most of all, volunteering can deeply impact the life of the person or people you are serving as well as your life.

Volunteer opportunities vary by location and may include:

Escorting residents

Here, you help residents get from Point A to Point B by propelling their wheelchair. This might involve accompanying residents to and from beauty salon appointments, chapel services or to an off-campus outing.

Companionship

Here, you befriend a resident seeking social connection. This could involve bringing your pet with you during a visit too!

Supportive services

Here, you help with garden and building maintenance, assist in the dining room, answer call-lights for non-care tasks or deliver newspapers.

Purposeful living

Here, you assist in leading activities, and help residents participate in activities that may be difficult for them to do independently, perform basic manicures and more.

Even the simple things

Even the simple things like a smile and a look of recognition that I am a familiar face. That always touches my heart and makes me feel good.

– Ann

When I’m volunteering it’s hard to tell who is having more fun

When I’m volunteering it’s hard to tell who is having more fun, the people there to help out or the people receiving the help. It is so much fun for everyone when we go to Highland Ridge that everyone, as soon as we leave, starts planning the next time we can go and what we can do.

– Paul

Volunteering with residents

Volunteering with residents in nursing homes provides meaning and purpose in my life. I feel like I’m making a difference in the lives of others. Many of the most meaningful interactions I’ve had in recent years are with the seniors I serve while volunteering!

– Sarah

Ready to take a look? We’d love to offer you a tour.

Ready to talk about your future? We’d love to get to know you.

Have questions about what care is right for you?