Last Updated on February 18, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities Here at Charlestown
Birthday Angels Needed!
This is a special group of “Secret Angel Volunteers” who work to put a smile on the faces of Charlestown residents on their birthdays and has been a tradition at Charlestown for over 35 years!
If interested, please contact Rose Sands in Community Resources at 410-737-8838, ext. 601-8172.
Photo Credit:
Dawn Hudson
Photo Credit: maciej326
Blow up a balloon (using balloon pump add ribbon.
“Secretly” post the pre-made card on residents’ door(s) the night before their birthdays.
Supplies are provided (cards, balloons, ribbons, list of residents’ birthday for the month and a balloon pump).
District Coordinator for Brookside and Herbert’s Run:
This volunteer co-chair works with Community Resources and oversees the Delivery Angels for Brookside and Herbert’s Run.
Obtain Monthly Birthday List from Community Resources
Distribute lists to their respective Birthday Delivery Angels monthly (via cubbies).
Oversee the distribution of supplies (listed above) which are stored in the Cross Creek Creative Arts Studios to the Delivery Angels when their supplies run low.*
* Community Resources is responsible for ordering supplies.
* District Coordinators are responsible for notifying Community Resources of their supply needs.
Wheelchair Transportation Assistants Urgently Needed for Continuing Care!
Residents wanting to participate in various activities would love your assistance in helping them get to the activity. Nursing staff will ensure they are safely in their wheelchair for you to transport to the activity located in the same building. Wheelchair transportation training can be offered.
Pet Volunteers Wanted
CALLING ALL PET OWNERS
We are in great need of pet volunteers!
We love pet visits in Continuing Care. The benefits are often seen immediately.
A few of the many benefits are:
- Great mental health booster (for the resident, the dog, and the owner)
- Lowers stress levels
- Improve blood pressure and cardiac health
- Help decrease loneliness
If you have a pet who meets the following criteria talk to Stephanie Knowles in the Volunteer Department about getting set up for this great opportunity.
- Friendly with strangers
- Non Barker
- Gentle
- Well groomed
- Not overly energetic
Stephanie Knowles – 410-737-8838 x 8133
Email: Stephanie.knowles@Erickson.com
added Feb. 12, 2020
Maryland Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Applications Now Being Accepted
If you know a senior citizen who goes above and beyond when it comes to volunteer service in either the educational or humanitarian fields please nominate them for this great recognition!
Applications are available in Community Resources and the Volunteer offices as well as on My Erickson.
Dorsey Activities Cart Volunteers
Dorsey Activities Cart Volunteers
• Deliver and/or participate in activities with long and short term residents in Dorsey. Activities are on a cart that you will push to various rooms.
• Visit with residents who are not interested in an activity but would still like some company
For more information, contact Janice Boone
Important tips for becoming a Volunteer Superhero
Choose something that’s a good fit for you
Think about what matters to you, and be selective about where you spend your time. Choosing opportunities that make you feel good while helping other, builds stronger communities, and enriches your own life at the same time.
Learn something new
Volunteering can also teach you valuable new skills that you can use in other parts of your life. Push yourself creatively. Find something you enjoy doing and enhance your skills
Don’t over-commit your schedule
Remember all the other commitments you have in your life, and don’t burn yourself out. Stick to a volunteering schedule that makes sense for you and leaves you time to enjoy the activity.
Volunteering as a group
Group volunteering is a wonderful way to bond with your family, friends or neighbors. Not only will you create lasting memories, but you will help someone in need. The Activities Staff in our Assisted Living and Continuing Care centers can help choose a date and time for an interested group to lead an activity or entertain residents.
Create your very own volunteer activity
If you feel strongly about being a volunteer but don’t see anything on our lists of available volunteer activities, consider CUSTOMIZING YOUR OWN. Think of the skills you have to offer, your former career, the activities that YOU are passionate about. We can help you share your talent, knowledge or skills with other residents – teach a class, demonstrate a talent, give a presentation by creating a “customized” project or program.
Call the Volunteer Program Office: (410) 737-8838, Ext. 601-8133
Did you know… more than 1/3 of our resident population is involved in volunteering?
They actually live the Charlestown motto: “Sharing our gifts to create a community that celebrates life!” Our Volunteer Program provides a variety of volunteer activities to fit your needs and lifestyle.
Would you like to share your time, talents or skills with fellow residents?
Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a few hours a month, we have many on- campus volunteer opportunities and flexible hours available in both Independent Living and Continuing Care.
Ready to begin?
Don’t forget to register with the Volunteer Program Office. This helps us keep our records current. Contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator to find out how to register:
Stephanie Knowles, Volunteer Program Coordinator Volunteer Program Office (Bldg. 2, Main Street) Stephanie.Knowles@erickson.com
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Volunteer Form
You can complete the online form below, which will be sent directly to the Stephanie Knowles, Charlestown Volunteer Coordinator, or you can download and complete the Resident Volunteer Application Form.
Volunteer Opportunities at Charlestown
Volunteer Form
You can complete the online form below, which will be sent directly to the Stephanie Knowles, Charlestown Volunteer Coordinator, or you can download and complete the Resident Volunteer Application Form.