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Senior Nutrition Program
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The volunteer filling this position will assist the Nutrition Program by working with her/him on a team with other volunteers (if applicable) who complete in-home assessments and re-assessments for home-delivered meals (HDM) clients in Thurston and Mason Counties. In order to recieve Meals on Wheels, homebound persons 60 years of age and older must have an in-home face-to-face assessment done initially when they enter the program and annually thereafter.

Qualifications: Strong passion for working with seniors; warm, kind, non-judgmental energy; have experience with GPS, Google Maps or MapQuest, hae experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, and record keeping. 

Reports directly to the Senior Nutrition Director

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Activities
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Join in the fun and folly of our fundraising BINGO games! Monthly at the Olympia/Lacey senior centers. Volunteer opportunities include: • Room Set Up/Breakdown • Floor walkers • Cashiers/Greeters • Concessions • Bartenders (must have MAST permit)
Date
07/01/2020 - 12/01/2037
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Activities
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Facilitators manage small groups, classes and clubs throughout the organization. Please ensure that you've spoken with Activities staff in Olympia or Lacey about your intention or assignment before choosing this option.
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You want to volunteer and you're not sure which direction to go, start will our Greatest Need project. This could be a temporary position or permanent if you so choose. Sometimes we just need a little help to cover vacations and sick time. Work varies: 3-4hrs weekly.

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Activities
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3 hour weekly commitment 

Olympia and Lacey Senior Centers

Food Handlers Permit Required

Prepare and Serve fresh brewed coffee, tea, and other beverages. Clean and maintain coffee bar, manage inventory and socialize with our seniors. 

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Supportive Services
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Assist Inclusion Coordinator with activities, crafts, bingo and fun for our members and guests with developmental challenges. 2-3 hrs weekly

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Activities
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3-4 hrs weekly Welcoming all guests to the Olympia and Lacey Senior Centers direct guests where they need to go or give them information resource sheets.Volunteers pertaining to questions that may arise.
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Activities
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3.5 hrs weekly located at the Olympia Senior Center. Budd Bay Bargains, sells donated clothing, accessories, some crafts and collectibles. Volunteers process donations, cashier, merchandise product as well as light housekeeping on the sales floor. If you have excellent customer service skills and want to work in a fun environment, join the retail team.
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Senior Nutrition Program
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2- 4 hours weekly. Food Handlers permit is required for most SNP volunteer positions. Volunteers help to ensure that no senior goes hungry, Senior Services offers Meals on Wheels, Community Dining and Senior Nutrition Consultation in Thurston and Mason County. Volunteers opportunities include meal prep, serving, lunchroom set up and break down, MOW delivery and administrative support. Food Handlers required for Kitchen volunteers. Proof of insurance required for Meals on Wheels drivers.
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Senior Nutrition Program
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We're looking for a backup Meals on Wheels driver for the Yelm area in addition to kitchen volunteers. Must be vaccinated and boosted!

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Supportive Services
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Providing information by phone and in-person regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other government healthcare services.
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Assisting with various tasks, including setup and cleanup of event spaces, decorating, admissions, cash-handling, serving food and drinks, concessions, etc

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Supportive Services
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Driving clients to and from medical appointments and essential errands. Drivers are required to submit of DOL driving manifest and Transportation Manager will evaluate your vehicle to ensure safety compliance. Mason County

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Supportive Services
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Driving clients to and from medical appointments and essential errands. Drivers are required to submit of DOL driving manifest and Transportation Manager will evaluate your vehicle to ensure safety compliance.

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Supportive Services
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Our Well Check Program is great way to volunteer from home. Give weekly calls to seniors suffering from loneliness and Isolation. You'll be calling seniors just to check in. This program is launching in June. Computer Skills needed so we can track all phone calls and  and update the log - for now the spreadsheet will be in Google Drive, training in advance.