You can make a difference in someone’s life by becoming a volunteer
at Open Hands. We use volunteers to help out
professional staff in the Adult Day Center, Thrift Store or with
our special events. Times are flexible and supervision is provided.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. They perform
many vital functions at Open Hands. Our volunteer coordinator will
carefully consider your personal preferences, temperament, education
and employment background to match you with a compatible and enjoyable
assignment. We provide training, guidance and direction and will
change your assignment as well as add responsibilities to suit your
changing needs and wishes.
Volunteer
Application (pdf)
If you are interested in volunteering, please look over the following
list of opportunities available and then download the pdf version
of our Volunteer Application. You can fill out the form online
and send it electronically to our volunteer coordinator, or print
out
a copy, fill it out and send it via the mail.
Open Hands seeks volunteers in five major areas:
Adult Day Services
Assist our staff in the only non-profit, community-based adult
day care program in Santa Fe County.
- Socialize with individual clients
- Assist individuals during
group activities like bingo
- Lead discussion groups
- Work with individuals during activities
in the art room
- Provide training or lead classes in your area
of expertise
- Help with food services
- Tend plants in the greenhouse
- Provide food or gifts for special
occasions or parties
- Drama
- Music
- Puppetry
- Storytelling
-
Magic
Art Therapy Intern
- gain valuable experience working with elders in an adult day setting
- design and present their own programs
- fulfill intern and paracticum credits
Community Outreach Services (back
to the top)
Fulfill your community service hours as a student or adult.
- Clean
medical equipment at the Loan Bank
- Assist with filing and administrative
matters
Seniors Reaching Out (back
to the top)
Join active independent elders interested in the arts. We hold
public performances and readings at retirement communities, schools
and
pueblos, as well as monthly gatherings at Open Hands. Interests
include:
- Acting
- Fiction Writing
- Music
- Poetry
- Storytelling
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