About the job
We have been committed to standing by the side of our neighbors since 1978. We’ve done this by working together with partners, individuals, businesses, organizations, and faith communities who are passionate about their communities. Over the past four decades, we continually adapt to the needs of the communities we serve in the City of Forest Lake; Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties in Minnesota and Polk County in Wisconsin.
Family Pathways’ support services include
- food access to healthy foodfor families and individuals in crisis
- domestic and sexual assault services through violence prevention and victim services, supervised visitation,
- aging services to help older adults and their caregivers age well at home, and
- thrift stores where we transform donated goods into opportunity, investment and good environmental stewardship.
Volunteer with Family Pathways to connect with neighbors in your community and make an immediate impact by engaging in a wonderful act of kindness!
Our volunteer Sunshine Callers work remotely and offer "sunshine calls" to isolated older persons to ensure continued well-being of the individual and social contact. You'll be trained in empathy and communication and will provide phone calls over four weeks to program participants. You'll find moments to laugh - these are simply conversations that should feel natural with no profanity, and no inappropriate, religious or political topics.
By volunteering as a Family Pathways Sunshine Caller, your time will make an important impact by
- providing a source of meaningful connection for both the older adults and the Sunshine Caller
- working with each participant to better understand their individual needs
- customizing the number of calls made per week, typically between 2 and 4. During these calls, the Sunshine Caller lets the client guide the conversation with topics like gardening or new recipes, that they will want to talk about.
- providing the option to continue receiving one check-in call per week after four weeks
Volunteering as a Family Pathways Sunshine Caller includes making notes after each call to be included in a monthly report you'll make about the calls made. You'll share information about the well-being and concerns of the person receiving the calls and will report any immediate concerns as soon as possible.
If you are interested, please complete an application form at www.familypathways.org/volunteer. If you have questions, email us at volunteer@familypathways.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Did you know?
- Family Pathways works alongside people to enhance lives through a continuum of essential services and - together with the community - champions positive social change.
- Snce 1978, Family Pathways has steadfastly supported our neighbors, collaborating with partners, individuals, businesses, organizations and faith communities passionate about their local areas.
- We serve the City of Forest Lake; Cloquet, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, mille Lacs and Pine Counties in MN, and Polk County in WI.
- We provide Food Access Services, Aging Services, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
- We provide Family Pathways Food Shelves in these locations in MN at Cambridge, Chisago City, Forest Lake, North Branch, Onamia, Pine City and Sandstone; in WI at Frederic and St. Croix Falls
- Family Pathways is the fastest growing non-profit thrift store in East Central MN and Polk County, WI in these locations in MN at Cambridge, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Inckley, Lindstrom, North Branch, Onamia, Pine City, Princeton, Wyoming and in WI at St. Croix Falls
- This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
Desired Skills and Experience
This position requires the following skills: Community Outreach, People Skills, Relationship Building, Verbal / Written Communication
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