Empath LIFE (Living Independence For the Elderly) Needs Volunteers in Hillsborough County

Empath LIFE (Living Independence For the Elderly) is a total health care solution for seniors who want to remain independent. Empath LIFE delivers a spectrum of care to participants - with services available at the Empath LIFE Day Center and Medical Clinic, in the community and in the home.

• Daily exercises and stimulating activities
• Musical activities, painting and other sensory activities
• Hot, nutritious meals and snacks in a group setting
• Socialization and interaction with peers
• Education and guidance
• Physical, occupational and speech therapies
• Transportation to and from the Empath LIFE center as well as other medical providers

Day Center Volunteer - Helps the Empath LIFE staff with meal times, socializing with participants, and assisting with activities such as sewing, knitting, art, music, games, discussions, etc. Morning or afternoon shifts are available during the week. Shifts are typically 3 - 4 hours long between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. The Day Center is closed on the weekends.

• Day Center Greeter One greeter is needed in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning greeter will sign in participants and hand out badges; the afternoon greeter will collect the badges and sign the participants out.

Empath LIFE Home Visitor - Empath LIFE participants live in homes, ALFs, and nursing homes across Hillsborough County which means that we need Empath LIFE volunteers who live in all areas of the county. Our Empath LIFE Home Visitors can provide participants with companionship, caregiver respite, run errands, and escort them to medical appointments. All medically necessary transportation, as deemed by Empath LIFE staff, is provided to and from appointments at the PACE Center. Volunteers will not be asked to transport patients.

***Empath Health Does Not Offer Volunteer Hours for Court Ordered Community Service***

Volunteer Orientation is a 3-hour training session for individuals interested in learning more about Empath Health’s volunteer opportunities.

To register for class and verify locations: Please call Volunteer Registration at 727-523-3440. Registration ends 5 business days before the start of training.