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Published 9/22/25 3:25PM

Volunteer Opportunity: Help a Pioneer in Homeopathic Medicine Publish Her Memoir

Providence ElderPlace
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity: Help a Pioneer in Homeopathic Medicine Publish Her Memoir

    Location: Des Moines, WA (Near 25825 18th Ave S, 98198)

    Client Profile: Elder with mild dementia, clear speech and thoughts, chronic pain and anxiety. Needs loud, clear communication. Unable to write due to hand issues.

    Project Overview:

    A trailblazer in homeopathic medicine is working on a memoir chronicling her personal and professional journey. She has already begun writing but now requires support to complete her story through interviews, transcription, and editing.

    We’re seeking compassionate, patient volunteers to help bring her vision to life.

    Volunteer Roles:

    • Interviewer: Engage in thoughtful conversations to help capture her story.
    • Transcriber: Convert audio recordings into written format.
    • Editor/Writer: Organize, refine, and prepare the manuscript for self-publication.
    • Publishing Support: Assist with formatting and navigating self-publishing platforms.

    Ideal Volunteers:

    • Experience in writing, editing, or publishing (preferred but not required)
    • Interest in homeopathic medicine or elder storytelling
    • Comfortable working with voice-to-text tools and editing transcripts
    • Willing to collaborate with the PACE team
    • Able to meet in person (at least one volunteer ideally)

    Why Volunteer?

    • Make a meaningful impact by preserving a legacy
    • Gain experience in memoir writing and publishing
    • Connect with a remarkable individual and learn from her life’s work

    Location

    On-site

    Des Moines, WA (Near 25825 18th Ave S, 98198)

    18th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    At Providence Elder Place, we deeply value the generosity and heart our volunteers bring to our community. Our goal is to make it as easy and welcoming as possible for you to get involved.

    We don’t require a resume—just your interest and willingness to connect. Once you reach out, we’ll follow up with a brief application and invite you to a friendly meet-and-greet. This conversation helps us understand what you're looking for and explore opportunities that align with your interests and strengths.

    Together, we’ll find a meaningful way for you to make a difference in the lives of our elderly participants.

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