Last Updated on May 21, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities Here at Charlestown
Ways to Serve
• Create/Run a group doing a hobby you enjoy
• Help support a group to be functional
• Participate in Residents Council
• Review, introduce or project films for Night at the Movies
• Help support the Benevolent Care Fund
• Visit with fellow residents who need a friend
• Volunteer at special events
• Share a talent, hobby or travel stories with residents in continuing care.
• Be a wheel chair escort
• Treasure Sale Volunteer
• Pet Visits to fellow residents
• Collect cans or bags for recycling program
• Donate materials for events or CC activities
There are so many ways to get involved. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator Allison Chlada to get started. 601-8133 or allison.chlada@erickson.com
The ELLIC Steering Committee has Opportunities for Your Skills
If you have computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, graphic design, we could use your assistance for the following tasks.
Please check Resident Directory in MyErickson for phone numbers.
Auditorium Booth Assistance: Love tech and a desire to learn.
Call: Ralph Strong
Catalog Production Assistant: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, graphic design.
Call – Valerie Ponsini
Communications Assistant: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, graphic design.
Call – Jude Socher
Curriculum: Willing to make telephone and email contacts. AND/OR
Instructors: Willing to share professional knowledge, personal investigations/study, life experiences, and/or travel.
Call: Art Chenoweth
Membership/Distribution Chair, Reminder Card Distribution: Residents to aid in the distribution of class reminder cards to various lobby cubbies on a monthly basis throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Call: Doris Cooney or Jude Socher
Registrar: Computer Skills, some spreadsheet experience a plus.
Call – Gif Intlekofer
Reminder Card Production: Use your home computer and printer to produce ELLIC class reminder cards.
Call – Ralph Strong
“Super” New Volunteer Activities – August
MUST LOVE PLANTS and a FRIENDLY CHAT:
One of our very sociable residents in Caton Woods is interested in having some help with her potted plants. Are you good at conversation and watering plants? You just might be the perfect person for the job. If interested, please contact:
Lisa Roeder, LCSW-C Manager, Resident Services, Office: 410-737-8838 ext. 8057 or e-mail her at: lisa.roeder@Erickson.com
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!
Caton Woods has a beautiful little movie theater for the residents, but alas…they are in need of a volunteer that can start their movie DVD’s two nights each week at 7:00 p.m. (Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays/Thursdays) No need to stay through the movie (unless you’d love to join in!) and no need to shut off the systems. If you are reliable, organized, a self-starter, mobile and agile, and not intimidated by learning some basic audio/visual equipment, we would love to talk to you! The Activities Staff at Caton Woods is happy to train you. Contact the Volunteer Program Office.
Contact the Volunteer Program Office
(410) 737-8838, Ext. 601-8133
Kathleen.hart@Erickson.com
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:
Allison Chlada, Volunteer Program Coordinator
Volunteer Program Office (Brookside, Terrace Level)
Allison.Chlada@erickson.com
Volunteer Form
You can complete the online form below, which will be sent directly to the Charlestown Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Chlada 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 Charlestown Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Chalada, or you can download and complete the Resident Volunteer Application Form.
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