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Game and Puzzle Player

Position

Currently we have positions for people who like to play puzzles and games with residents.  Whether you like traditional games or mobile apps or quizzes there are opportunities to engage others for a fun experience. Traditional board games might include Snakes & Ladders,  Sorry or Trivial Pursuit. On a laptop, tablet or large smartphone, seniors enjoy creating pictures, playing brain puzzles and doing quizzes.  Crosswords, noughts & crosses and hangman can all be fun.

A game player may also want to lead a group game. Chair games with actions, like Simon Says are fun.

Essential Qualifications

  • Knowledge of how to select, play and teach a game or puzzle that meets a resident's needs
  • Ability to bring the game or puzzle to the care facility if they don't have it
  • Patience in explaining moves and rules
  • Ability to empathize with residents and understand their desires
  • Awareness of the care home environment and how game or puzzle playing fits into a resident's schedule.

Other Qualifications

  • Experience in visiting care homes a plus

Typical Time Commitment

​1 hour/month at a residence plus travel & prep time to full time.
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  • Our Work
    • Our Mission
    • Our Impact
    • Our Programs
    • Our Team
    • Our Partners
    • Locations We Visit
    • Contact
  • Pastors' Messages
  • Stories
  • Events
    • Photos
  • Ways To Help
    • Open Volunteer Positions
    • Why Volunteer?
    • Why Join SpiritCare?
    • Visitation Positions >
      • Faith Leader
      • Musicians and Dancers
      • Worship
      • Friendly Visitor
      • Pet Owner
      • Multimedia & GramCam
      • Party Organizer
      • Artist and Crafter
      • Gardener Flower Arranger
    • Administrative Positions >
      • Finance and Fund-raising
      • Information Technology
      • Volunteer Management
      • Communications
    • Board Member Application
    • Apply Here
    • Resources
  • Donate