Residential Volunteer Assists Community Outings

Overview

Residential Volunteer Assists Staff On Community Outings

Going to the movies, shopping at the mall, eating out. These aren’t exactly activities you would chalk up as charitable, but when you’re a residential volunteer that’s exactly what they are. Link Associates needs patient and friendly volunteers to assist our Residential Counselors as they provide support for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities on community outings. Have some fun out in the community while enriching the lives the adults we serve.

• Assist Residential Counselors as they provide support for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities during community outings.
• Help participants engage in activities such as going to movies, shopping, and dining out in a safe and supportive manner.
• Promote safety and well‑being of participants during community activities.

• Patience and friendly demeanor; ability to work with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Willingness to participate in community outings and provide support as needed.
• Completion of the Link Associates Volunteer Application and a background check.
• Completion of required agency trainings offered by Link Associates.

Volunteers need to complete a Link Associates Volunteer Application, which includes a background check. You will also need to complete the required agency trainings offered by Link Associates to be ready to provide the most good possible.