Phone (320) 968-6201 Extension 136
What is the role of a Volunteer? The Volunteer is an important connection to the community. We depend on community volunteers to contribute companionship, care and service to the residents at the Heritage of Foley Campus.
Volunteer Opportunities Many different opportunities are available on the campus of Heritage of Foley. As a volunteer you will enjoy the many different options that you have in volunteer placement. We suggest that you share your talents with the residents, tenants or program participants. Your talents may be musical, spiritual, crafting, special events or visiting with residents. We also have gardening, watering plants, feeding birds or clerical tasks available for volunteers who have this preference. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for further opportunities available in these service areas:
Foley Nursing Center, Heritage Rehabilitation Services, Heritage Adult Day Services, Heritage Home Health & Hospice, Heritage Pointe Assisted Living, Heritage Place Senior ApartmentsBenefits to becoming a Volunteer
1. Be involved in your community.2. Make new friends
3. Build a relationship with a Senior in the community
4. Enjoy guest meals (must be purchased)
5. Access the Country Store
6. Use the Library, computer station, complimentary WiFi and campus Chapel
7. Learn new skills and expand your knowledge and experience with seniors
How do you become a Volunteer? Becoming a volunteer at Heritage of Foley is a process that includes the following:
1. An Application needs to be completed and turned into the Foley Nursing Center. Applications can be picked up at the main desk or requested on-line.
2. The Campus Volunteer Coordinator, Erin VanValkenburg, reviews and contacts the volunteer to set-up an interview
3. Volunteers complete general volunteer orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator. This process is to help you understand our goals and mission in serving seniors.
4. Interested volunteers need to pass a background check and receive a mantoux, a test for tuberculosis.
5. Training and placement will occur according to the skills, talents and interests of the volunteer and needs of the facilities.
For more information on Volunteering, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at (320) 968-6201 extension 136.