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Lakeland Health Care Center (LHCC)
Lakeland Health Care Center or LHCC as it is often know as, is the County's long term care facility. LHCC has a long history of using volunteer power to expand services to the elderly residents who live there. If you have a soft spot in your heart to work with the elderly, please look over the list of volunteer opportunities and help make a difference in a senior's day.
- Activity Assistant
- Friendly Visitor
- Landscape Projects
- Outing Assistant (On-Call)
- Pet Therapy
- Share a Talent
- Therapy Assistant
Description
Assist recreation leaders with specific activities and special events, including crafts, Bingo, musical entertainment, baking, and more. Families are welcome.
Duties
- Help get residents to and from activities
- Assist during activity
Description
Visit with residents at Lakeland Health Care Center, and provide companionship on a one-on-one basis.
Days and times are flexible to fit your schedule.
Duties
- Write letters
- Read newspaper
- Visit and share current events with resident
- Listen to their stories
- Play cards or board games
Description
Assist LHCC with landscaping projects or seasonal cleanup.
Days and times are flexible to fit your schedule.
Duties
- Plant and water annuals, assist with spring and fall cleanups in front of building as well as the 4 patio areas
Assist residents on outings as needed. Outings to include shopping trips, out to lunch, seasonal outings such as fishing, baseball games, zoo trips, and more.
Description
Well-behaved pets and owners are welcome to visit with residents. Flexible days and times available.
Must provide up-to-date veterinary records.
Description
Share a talent that you have. Do you like to tell stories? Are you musically inclined? Would you like to do a travelogue of trips you've been on? Would you like to demonstrate a craft that you do? Or do you know someone who would? Our residents love to learn about new things or enjoy listening to someone.
Days and times are flexible to fit your schedule.
Description
Assist physical, speech, and occupational therapist with duties as assigned. Training is provided.
Duties
- Assist residents to the therapy room
- Visit and provide stimulation to residents while they are waiting for therapist
- Assist with clerical duties as needed
- Return residents to their room upon completion of therapy session