On call and 5th Friday- Movie night volunteers wanted!

Friday night movie volunteers!

Purpose:

To allow residents the enjoyment of entertainment and socializing.

Responsibilities:

Prepare theater for showing of the movie by getting equipment ready for showing. Key to theater and pop fridge are in the drawer across from theater doors.

Pop the popcorn and put in popcorn tubs in the green food server.Use one bag of puffed corn for those that can’t eat popcorn (about 7-8 tubs)

Greet residents and hand out popcorn & drinks and assist them as needed.

Assure that residents are seated safely.

Turn off at start of movie and lights on at the end of movie.

Assist residents to leave theater safely and insure no one remains in the theater

Take movie out of BluRay player

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age unless accompanied by an adult

Understanding of touch screen pad and basic video equipment or willingness to learn. Code is 2011

Must be self-directed and enjoy the senior population

Understanding and compassionate disposition

Time Commitment/Hours:

We need on-call volunteers to cover when a regular volunteer is unavailable and on pecific Friday evening (for example the 3rd Friday each month). Need to be available from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.Could be earlier depending on length of movie.

Benefits to Volunteer:

Builds relationships with residents and other volunteers

Provides a much needed service to our residents

Builds self-esteem and gives that "feel good" feeling in helping others

Volunteering looks good on a resume’ and adds to your reference pool

Reports to:

Life Enrichment Director:Donna Olsen 952-471-4407

Volunteer Director:Betty Carlson 952-471-3920

Training and/or Support Provided:

• In-person orientation
• On the job training
• Online volunteer orientation required
• Required State of MN background check

* Reach Betty Carlson at bjcarlson@preshomes.org or 952-471-3920 for more details