Vital Aging Network

Aging with Gusto Facilitator

Positive self-perceptions can make a big difference in our lives, particularly as we age. Research shows that how we think about ourselves can affect health outcomes, quality of life and even longevity. Yet, it's easy for biases, misconceptions and stereotypes about older people to sneak into our thinking. Aging with Gusto discussions offer an engaging and fun way to talk about our experiences of aging and learn about ways to maximize the wonderful gift of a long life. We are currently looking for volunteer facilitators to lead Aging with Gusto discussions. The Vital Aging Network will provide complete training, a facilitator's guide and opportunities to co-lead discussions with an experienced facilitator.  Download the position description. For more information contact Julie Roles at jroles@vital-aging-network.org.

RSVP
Do you enjoy greeting people and seeing things run smoothly? As a Tax Site Assistant, you will work closely with the tax site coordinator and volunteer tax preparers and reviewers to keep the multi-step process running smoothly. The tax site locations are in the west metro. Free RSVP benefits for volunteer age 55 and over.       

Free RSVP benefit for volunteers age 55 and over. For more information about these and other volunteer positions available through RSVP, contact Mary Quirk at mary.quirk@voamn.org or 612-704-6114.

Allina Health
As an Allina Health hospice volunteer, you will support patients and families in your own community. Provide companionship, support and a listening presence for patients at end of life and their family members. Allina provides free online training with wrap-up training groups provided monthly in St. Paul. Allina Health's hospice program serves patients and families in 32 counties throughout Minnesota and into western Wisconsin. Volunteer in homes or facilities or at JA Wedum, a residential hospice in Brooklyn Park. Find your perfect fit! Please apply online at www.allinahealth.org/hospicevolunteer or call 612-262-7108 for more information.

Mothers First

Child Care Assistants and Drivers

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Board Openings

Store to Door

Volunteer Order Taker

Amherst H Wilder Foundation

Wilder Caregiver Peer Support Volunteer

Did you take care of your parents as they were aging? Your spouse? Your partner? Your friend? Then you get it: caregiving can be challenging, frustrating, fulfilling ... If you are a former caregiver and want to make a difference in the life of a current caregiver for an older adult, then consider becoming a Peer Support (P.S.) volunteer. PS volunteers are former caregivers who are matched with current caregivers for monthly phone conversations. Volunteers understand what it means to care for someone because they have done it, and now they want to help others in their caregiving roles. Volunteers will be trained prior to being matched and are asked to commit to at least six months; volunteers can expect to spend 1-3 hours a month volunteering. For more information, please contact Grant Watkins, at grant.watkins@wilder.org or call 651-280-2504.

Lyngblomsten

Fitness Leader

Is 2016 your year to get fit or stay fit? Are a leader? Is volunteering at a great St. Paul community organization on your list of things to do this year? Look no further, Lyngblomsten has multiple opportunities for you to get/stay fit, lead and volunteer all at the same time! Tai Ji Quan, Walking Groups and A Matter of Balance classes are just a few of the volunteer opportunities that await you at Lyngblomsten. Check  out www.lyngblomsten.org, go to the "Get Involved" tab for more volunteer information and for an application, or call Shelli at 651-414-5297.

Cafe and Gift Shop Assistance
Did you enjoy your retail career but are ready for a change of pace? Are you a social person that wants to volunteer in the Como area of St. Paul? Why not come to Anna's Café and Gift Shop at Lyngblomsten Care Center? Anna's Café and Gift Shop volunteers help residents/tenants (average age 87), staff and families find gift items, greeting cards, snacks and personal items in our small gift shop and scoop ice cream or make quick cook items in the Café. Volunteers also run the cash register and visit with customers and each other! Training is provided. Weekday shifts are from 8:30-1:00 and 1:00-4:15, weekend shifts are from 11:45-4:15. Fill out an application at www.lyngblomsten.org/getinvolved or call Shelli at 651-414-5297 for more information.

The Dakota County Public Health Department

Co-facilitators

Dakota County's Health Promotion Unit is looking for volunteers to help co-facilitate falls prevention workshops at community sites. The workshop is called "A Matter of Balance" (an 8-week falls prevention workshop series for older adults). Prior to working with the community, volunteers will receive a free 2-day training Feb. 24 & 25, 2016, offered by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and step-by-step curriculum to lead discussions and gentle exercises with a small group of older adults. There will be two facilitators for each class. More information.

Mondays, February 22, 29, and March 7
Aging By Design: Exploring the Possibilities
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Family Means
1875 Northwestern Avenue South
Stillwater, MN 55082
Join us for this three-part series led by FamilyMeans' experts to learn how to identify and map out your individual aging-by-design goals. Design your personal path to retirement, explore the changes that occur as people age, and be part of the discussion to break sensitive subjects into workable steps for your future possibilities. Cost: $45 per person or $35 per person if two or more people register together at the same time. Register by email  to tsimms@familymeans.org or call Theresa Simms at (651) 789-4007. More information.

January and February
"Artful Living" Community Classes and Programs
Lyngblomsten Campus
1415 Almond Avenue
St Paul, MN 55108
Artful Living is designed to provide quality arts experiences to enhance lives, ignite creativity, and drive passion toward living full, whole, and healthy lives. For more details, visit www.lyngblomsten.org/calendar or download the flyer.