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Published 10/8/25 1:31PM

Activities Assistant

Carolina Meadows
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chapel Hill, NC
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    one to two hours a week for at least six months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    9
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer application, proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months, proof of flu shot during flu season (usually October through May), background check, and attend an in-person volunteer orientation.

    Description

    Activities Assistant (18+)

    Main Duties

    1. Help residents enjoy activities such as music performances, art activities, trivia and games, and happy hours.
    2. Tasks include moving tables and chairs for different activities, setting up supplies and cleaning up after activities, gathering residents for activities, taking residents back to the nurse’s stations after activities.
    3. Depending on the activity, help residents by finding the page in songbook, assist using a paintbrush, or help residents mark a Bingo card, etc.

    Desired Traits and Qualities

    Friendly smile, patience, kindness, compassion, communication, ability to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if necessary.

    Shifts are typically 10:00 am to noon or 2:30 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. We do not have weekend openings and volunteers must have a car as we are not off of a bus line.

    For more information, contact Eileen Ferrell, Director of Philanthropy at eferrell@carolinameadows.net.

    Location

    On-site
    100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    Contact Eileen Ferrell, Director of Philanthropy for more information.

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