Volunteer at Sauer Health Care, Sauer Health Care Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed on a daily basis and are greatly appreciated. Individuals and groups are encouraged to contact us to see in what ways you can help. We have several different ways to volunteer, including:

Assisting Group Activities:

Playing cards/games/Wii
Bingo
Nail Time
Socials
Accompanying group outings
Crafts
Trivia

Assisting Individual Residents:

Reading
Going for walks outdoors
Computer Lessons
Puzzles
Sensory Stimulation

Facility Wide Opportunities:

Plant & Garden Maintenance
Ice Cream Pass
Beauty Shop attendant
Decorating for holidays
Fish tank care
Answering phones or clerical duties

Fundraising Opportunities:

Chair fundraising events
Assist with planning and working at fundraising events

Take a look at our quarterly Volunteer Newsletter for more recent information and opportunities.

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Electronic Volunteer Application Below

Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Home Phone Number
Work/Cell Phone Number
Email Address*
Current Employment/Experience
Currently Employed:
- Yes
- No
Employer
Position
Currently a Student
- Yes
- No
Name of School
Describe briefly any experience you have had with Nursing Homes or Older Adults:
Previous Volunteer Positions
Volunteer Preference
Availability*
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
*
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
How many hours a week would you like to commit?*
What are you most interested in assisting with while volunteering here at Sauer Health Care?
Check all that apply
- Resident Life: Bingo, Cards, Ice Cream Pass, Cookie Cart, Sing Along, Parties and Events, Visiting, Cards, etc.
- Facility Helpers: Sewing/mending projects, beauty shop or dining room attendant, filing or answering phones
- Green Thumbs & Building assistants : Watering plants, gardens, decorating, painting
- Fundraisers: Organizing or assisting with events which raise awareness of facility or raise money for special needs of the facility or residents
Other Special Skills or Interests
Community Affiliations (church, clubs, etc.)
Level of Supervision:
- Independent (I would like to work independently, visiting with residents, creating my own volunteer schedule with proper notice or feel comfortable leading (alone or with other volunteers) resident activities.
- Minimal Supervision (I would like recreation staff to be available to answer questions, introduce me to residents, give direction of special projects, assist with activities)
- Complete Supervision (Recreation staff members would guide and assist my volunteer service each time. This applies for any volunteer under the age of 16)
Class Required Volunteer Service (only applicable if volunteer hours are required for school or university course)
School
Class
Teacher
Hours Required
Signature or Typed for Digital Application*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Under 18 needs guardian signature
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Volunteer Application Information

Information provided on this application will be used to help us find the most rewarding volunteer service for each individual. Please fill this out as accurately as possible. All information submitted will be kept confidential.

Please Note: State law requires that people who will provide services to children and vulnerable adults, in certain health and human service and child care settings, have a background study completed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). You may be asked to complete a background check with fingerprints prior to the start of your volunteer experience.

**A TST test for tuberculosis screening will be required for volunteers working 5 or more hours a week**

***Is this court ordered volunteer work? ____________If yes, we apologize but we are unable to accommodate your hours due to the vulnerable adults in our facility. We will run background checks on volunteers before they may begin volunteering.

If you would like more information about our background checks and why they are important, please click here.

If you should have questions please contact Tara Herold at therold@sauerhealthcare.org or call the TR office at 507-494-6290.

Volunteer Application (Download)

Volunteer Opportunities

Assisting Group Activities:

Assisting Individual Residents:

Facility Wide Opportunities:

Fundraising Opportunities:

Electronic Volunteer Application Below

Personal Information

Current Employment/Experience

Volunteer Preference

Volunteer Application Information