Payne-Phalen LAH/BNP - Volunteer Positions

Volunteers are key to the mission and success of the

Payne-Phalen Living at Home/Block Nurse Program.

We have great volunteers. They have the opportunity to meet fun people. They help make the East Side a better place for all of us to live.

Because what we do is different nearly every day, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. We know time is one of your most precious commodities so we design your experience around the time you have available whether it's an hour a month, a few hours a week or every once in awhile.

It is not about what neighborhood you live in, rather how you treat your neighbor.

There are several types of volunteer positions:

   Drivers

   Friendly Visitors/Callers

   Respite Caregivers

   Chore Person

   Special Projects

   Board Member

   Administrative

   Service Learning Students

   Delivery of NAPS/Brown Bag Supplementary Food

Volunteers help neighborhood seniors maintain their independence by generously giving of their time in a variety of ways. New volunteers meet with program staff for orientation and training as needed. The volunteer completes appropriate paperwork including a background check. The volunteer and program staff work together to make volunteer assignements based on schedule availability, interests, and program needs. The volunteer may be matched with a specific elder on a regular basis or may choose to participate on an as needed basis, such as for giving rides or helping with special events. State law requires automobile owners’ liability insurance. Liability coverage is provided for all volunteers.

Types of Volunteers

Driver: Volunteer Drivers take elders to the medical appointments or to get groceries. The Driver provides a safe vehicle and rides for the elders to and from appointments for health services, social services or activities or shopping. The volunteer driver assures that the elder is safely transported and delivered from the pick up sight to the appointment, into or out of the building. Most times volunteers provide a round trip ride for elders so they get to and from their appointments. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age, provide documentation of a valid driving license and insurance verification.

Friendly Visitors/Callers: A Friendly Visitor or caller will spend time with an elder building a relationship providing companionship through conversations and visits. The Friendly Visitor may also assist the elder in paying bills, writing letters, playing games, reading, watching television or go on outings. A Friendly Caller provides telephone reassurance.

Respite Caregivers: A Respite Caregiver provides the primary care giver with a break in care giving. hour to a day or overnight. Respite Caregivers require more intensive training and must be willing to commit to on going training.

Chore Person:

Light Housekeeping: The volunteer provides light household duties as requested by an elder or caregiver which may include cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, tidying, laundry etc. The senior furnishes cleaning supplies.

Meal Preparation: The volunteer prepares meals for an elder either at the elder's home or their own home. The elder may or may not supply ingredients.

Yard Work: The volunteer performs light yard maintenance like mowing, raking leaves, spring or fall clean up.

Special Projects Volunteers: A Special Projects Volunteer is available for part of or the duration of a special project which may include an educational partnership, seasonal events, translating, offering an informative or educational class in an area in which the volunteer has some expertise, assisting staff or organizing a social event.

Governance Volunteers: A Governance Volunteer serves on the Board of Directors attending monthly meetings and networking in the community, supporting the program with fundraising and by attending community functions when possible.

Administrative Volunteers: An Administrative Volunteer may serve on a committee, assist in the office, be involved in promoting the LAH/BNP, or assist with mailings.


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Our Pages Home About Us News Contact Us Services Volunteer Board Members Calendar of Events FAQ Funders and Donors Community Partners & Resources Newsletters Links 1280 Arcade St., St Paul, MN 55106 651.774.7078	Volunteers are key to the mission and success of the Payne-Phalen Living at Home/Block Nurse Program. We have great volunteers. They have the opportunity to meet fun people. They help make the East Side a better place for all of us to live. Because what we do is different nearly every day, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. We know time is one of your most precious commodities so we design your experience around the time you have available whether it's an hour a month, a few hours a week or every once in awhile. It is not about what neighborhood you live in, rather how you treat your neighbor. There are several types of volunteer positions: Drivers Friendly Visitors/Callers Respite Caregivers Chore Person Special Projects Board Member Administrative Service Learning Students Delivery of NAPS/Brown Bag Supplementary Food Volunteers help neighborhood seniors maintain their independence by generously giving of their time in a variety of ways. New volunteers meet with program staff for orientation and training as needed. The volunteer completes appropriate paperwork including a background check. The volunteer and program staff work together to make volunteer assignements based on schedule availability, interests, and program needs. The volunteer may be matched with a specific elder on a regular basis or may choose to participate on an as needed basis, such as for giving rides or helping with special events. State law requires automobile owners’ liability insurance. Liability coverage is provided for all volunteers. Types of Volunteers Driver: Volunteer Drivers take elders to the medical appointments or to get groceries. The Driver provides a safe vehicle and rides for the elders to and from appointments for health services, social services or activities or shopping. The volunteer driver assures that the elder is safely transported and delivered from the pick up sight to the appointment, into or out of the building. Most times volunteers provide a round trip ride for elders so they get to and from their appointments. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age, provide documentation of a valid driving license and insurance verification. Friendly Visitors/Callers: A Friendly Visitor or caller will spend time with an elder building a relationship providing companionship through conversations and visits. The Friendly Visitor may also assist the elder in paying bills, writing letters, playing games, reading, watching television or go on outings. A Friendly Caller provides telephone reassurance. Respite Caregivers: A Respite Caregiver provides the primary care giver with a break in care giving. hour to a day or overnight. Respite Caregivers require more intensive training and must be willing to commit to on going training. Chore Person: Light Housekeeping: The volunteer provides light household duties as requested by an elder or caregiver which may include cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, tidying, laundry etc. The senior furnishes cleaning supplies. Meal Preparation: The volunteer prepares meals for an elder either at the elder's home or their own home. The elder may or may not supply ingredients. Yard Work: The volunteer performs light yard maintenance like mowing, raking leaves, spring or fall clean up. Special Projects Volunteers: A Special Projects Volunteer is available for part of or the duration of a special project which may include an educational partnership, seasonal events, translating, offering an informative or educational class in an area in which the volunteer has some expertise, assisting staff or organizing a social event. Governance Volunteers: A Governance Volunteer serves on the Board of Directors attending monthly meetings and networking in the community, supporting the program with fundraising and by attending community functions when possible. Administrative Volunteers: An Administrative Volunteer may serve on a committee, assist in the office, be involved in promoting the LAH/BNP, or assist with mailings.
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