Visit one-on-one with residents of local nursing homes and convalescent hospitals. Share stories and experiences and become a personal friend and spiritual confidante if requested. One hour per week or more

Help the Chaplain or Team Leader assemble residents of an elder-care center for their monthly worship service. Your participation in worship will help enhance the worship experience for all and will naturally lead into your getting to know many of the residents. One hour per month or more for each care center visited.

Teach informal Bible studies to groups of interested senior citizens in retirement centers. One hour per month or more, plus lesson preparation time.

Assist in leading worship services and sing a-longs with residents of nursing homes and convalescent hospitals. Musicians who play the piano or guitar are especially needed, but other instrumentalists are also welcome. In addition, we are always looking for people who enjoy singing, either as performers or worship leaders. One hour per month or more. 

Teach various handicraft skills to small groups of seniors in elder-care centers. You'll need know-how to adapt different arts and crafts in this setting. One hour per week or more.

Join our PAWS ("Pets Awaken Wonder and Sympathy") Program! Take a pet (usually a puppy or mild-mannered older dog) to residents of local nursing homes, letting them gently stroke and "talk" with the animal. You must know your pet's temperament and maintain control of its behavior during the visits. Please note that most homes will require a list of current vaccinations. One hour per month or more for each care center visited.