Elders

Volunteers in the Elders program serve within nursing homes and assisted living apartments in the St. Peter community. Volunteers foster positive relationships with residents through bingo, crafts, and conversation during a weekly activity night. The Elders Program houses three smaller subsections. Elders meets once a week or once every other week as a group for an hour to lead an activity. Adopt-a-Grandparent meets once a week for an hour to foster a positive relationship more directly with individual residents. Show Off for Seniors is a performance opportunity that occurs once a month where our performing arts students can share what they have been rehearsing and working on.

Mission

The mission of the Elders Program is to build mutually beneficial relationships between committed and enthusiastic Gusties and residents of elderly care facilities. Elder’s fosters companionship and happiness by working with residents to enrich their quality of life through weekly activities and one-on-one relationships.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the Elders program, please email Eavan McCormick, Community Engagement Center Program Coordinator

We are in the process of looking for Gusties to join this program. If you would like to be a involved, please email Eavan!

Program Activities

We believe in helping elders maintain their quality of life. Our group focuses on trying to improve the livelihood of elderly St. Peter residents in long-term care facilities. Volunteers provide companionship, help maintain cognitive and social skills, build confidence, and act as a “family”.

There are three options with the Elders Program depending on your availability and desired involvement: Elders, Adopt-a-Grandparent, and Show Off for Seniors

Community Partners

Ecumen Sand Prairie

http://www.ecumensandprairie.org/

Ecumen Prairie Hill

http://www.ecumenprairiehill.org/

Benedictine Living Community

http://pws.bhshealth.com/web/index.cfm?FACILITYID=0070

Pheasant's Ridge

http://pheasantsridge.com/