What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Wellness Activities Volunteer position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee?
Who are we?
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100 years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin
Opportunity Summary: Join Catholic Charities in making a meaningful impact in the lives of older and disabled adults while gaining valuable experience that will enhance your career in health and wellness. Our Adult Day Center provides a supportive environment where participants enjoy engaging activities and companionship, offering a vital alternative to nursing home care.
Why Volunteer? This role not only allows you to give back to the community but also equips you with hands-on experience that can be pivotal for your future career in fields such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, or Geriatrics. You’ll develop essential skills in program design, patient engagement, and adaptive wellness strategies that are highly valued in the healthcare industry.
As a Volunteer, You Will:
Helpful Skills for the Role:
Gain Experience for Your Future Career: Volunteering with us is a rewarding opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive difference in your community. Engage older adults in your and build lasting relationships that enable them to be independence in a safe, supervised environment. Come make someone’s day special at the Adult Day Center!
Join Our Mission: Be part of a dedicated team that provides essential services to older adults. Your contributions will empower the vulnerable and help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100 years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin
Opportunity Summary: Join Catholic Charities in making a meaningful impact in the lives of older and disabled adults while gaining valuable experience that will enhance your career in health and wellness. Our Adult Day Center provides a supportive environment where participants enjoy engaging activities and companionship, offering a vital alternative to nursing home care.
Why Volunteer? This role not only allows you to give back to the community but also equips you with hands-on experience that can be pivotal for your future career in fields such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, or Geriatrics. You’ll develop essential skills in program design, patient engagement, and adaptive wellness strategies that are highly valued in the healthcare industry.
As a Volunteer, You Will:
- Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside experienced professionals to brainstorm and design engaging exercise sessions that promote physical wellness, enhancing your teamwork and communication skills.
- Lead Tailored Exercise Sessions: Facilitate gentle stretching, chair exercises, and balance activities, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.
- Safety Monitoring: Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and monitor participants, honing your ability to ensure safety and provide personalized support.
- Personalize Activities: Adapt exercises for individual health needs, gaining experience in customized care approaches and improving your adaptability.
- Foster a Positive Environment: Encourage and support participants, developing your interpersonal skills and ability to create an inclusive atmosphere.
- Location: Catholic Charities’ Adult Day Center (1919 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208).
- Availability: Flexible 2-hour shifts on Thursday or Friday afternoons (1:00 PM- 3:00 PM), either weekly or monthly.
- Training: Participate in an information session and tour the facility; complete any necessary online learning modules.
- A genuine passion for physical activity and wellness, with a desire to share this enthusiasm with others.
- Ability to work with adults of varying physical abilities and provide encouragement and support in a compassionate manner.
- *Note: Catholic Charities asks for a 6-month minimum commitment
Helpful Skills for the Role:
- Experience engaging with older adults or adults with developmental disabilities.
- Enjoys playing fun games with our members!
- Experience engaging with older adults or adults with developmental disabilities.
- Enjoys playing fun games with our members!
Gain Experience for Your Future Career: Volunteering with us is a rewarding opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive difference in your community. Engage older adults in your and build lasting relationships that enable them to be independence in a safe, supervised environment. Come make someone’s day special at the Adult Day Center!
Join Our Mission: Be part of a dedicated team that provides essential services to older adults. Your contributions will empower the vulnerable and help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
