Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering your time doesn’t just help others – it benefits your health, as well.  Research has shown that volunteering has many beneficial impacts on your life, including:

• Improving your physical and mental health
• Providing a sense of purpose and teaching you valuable skills
• Nurturing new and existing relationships.

Interested in learning more about how volunteering can benefit you? Read these articles!

Mayo Clinic | 3 Health Benefits of Volunteering
HelpGuide | Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

United Way | Volunteering is Self-Care

ADRC of the Lakeshore Volunteering Opportunities

For a comprehensive overview of our volunteering opportunities, see our brochure.

Advocacy
• Represent the ADRC of the Lakeshore at regional and state meetings.
• Commission on Aging – Attend public hearings and quarterly meetings to help the Commission on Aging make informed decisions.
• Nutrition Project Council – Assist the Nutrition Program Coordinator and the Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore in evaluating, planning and advocating for the nutrition program in Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties.

Caregiver
• Class Facilitator – Receive training to offer evidence-based programming to caregivers.

Health Promotion
• Exercise Leader – Receive training to offer evidence-based programming to the community.
• Memory Cafes – Assist with program.
• Wellness and Prevention Programs – Receive training to offer evidence-based programming to the community.

Medicare Open Enrollment Part D
Help during the annual Open Enrollment Period from October 15th to December 7th. Hours are flexible. During this time, the volunteer helps create accounts on Medicare.gov, enters medications and pharmacies, and explains the coverage options for stand-alone Part D plans (this does not include Advantage Plans). If a customer would like to enroll, the volunteer will help with the enrollment into the new plan.

Prior experience is a plus but not necessary; required training provided through The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWARR). All volunteers must pass a background check.

Nutrition Program
Assist the dining site manager with the following:
• Drivers and/or runners for Home Delivered Meals – Deliver home delivered meals or assist the driver and run the meals to the recipient.
• Kitchen Assistants

Transportation Program
• Driver – Uses the ADRC vehicle to transport individuals to/from destination. Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Ready to Apply?
Fill out this form and return it to the ADRC of the Lakeshore.
Drop it off at the reception desk of either county, or mail it to:

ADRC of the Lakeshore c/o Outreach Coordinator
1701 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Learn more…..call today 1-877-416-7083 or Contact Us.