Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you’re seeking a volunteer opportunity as an individual or for an entire group, we have many options to choose from. Take a look at the list below and let us know which volunteer opportunity is right for you!
Download volunteer application form
For more details, contact Carol Tanner at (260) 447-1591, ext. 2116, or ctanner@lutheranlifevillages.org.
Activities
Join the fun. Assist the activities staff and residents during recreational activities such as games, outdoor experiences, and the arts.
Administration
Help with filing and other duties in the business office.
The Emporium
Volunteers in the Emporium gift and snack shop serve as clerks, restocking merchandise and greeting and assisting customers.
Dining room greeter
Lend a hand to the independent-living dining room staff during lunch and dinner hours by greeting and seating guests and serving beverages.
A moving experience
Assist volunteer residents and the Bargain Bonanza Extravaganza committee as they move and store furniture and general household goods in preparation for this gigantic garage sale, held each year in May.
Maintenance
Love the outdoors? Give us a hand maintaining flower beds or assist with yard work, trash pickup, and recycling.
Pastoral care
Whether you’re a talented musician, a pastor, or someone who just loves people, we have a spot for you.
Public relations
Prepare packets of promotional items for special events.
Receptionist assistant
Do you have experience as a receptionist? If so, you’re the type of person who loves to make people feel welcome. Greet residents and their families and other volunteers and visitors.
Mailings
Do you prefer a job working behind the scenes? Help with mailing projects for our independent - living community and the Volunteer Services Department.
Resident companion services
Within this important and rewarding opportunity, volunteers perform non-medical services such as responding to call lights; bringing water, washcloths, or personal items; and greeting and escorting residents.
Transportation
Our volunteer drivers take residents to appointments and outings. Our transportation coordinator trains those who drive our vans and mini-bus.
Wheelchair escorts
Escort our residents by pushing wheelchairs to outdoor activities, chapel services, the hair salon and spa, the Emporium, or other locations as needed.
