Volunteer Opportunities

Guild Member Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

As a Guild member you may contribute your time and talent in so many areas of St. Augustine Home.

Before volunteering, you will need to attend a St. Augustine Home orientation in person, or by other arrangement, and complete a few forms. You can schedule this with the St. Augustine Home’s Volunteer Coordinator by calling (317) 415-5767 extension 22305. You will only need to do the orientation and fill out the forms once. The forms will be kept on file at the Home for the duration of your volunteer service. The whole process takes about 20 minutes. Many Guild members have TB tests on file at the Home, so in many cases, NO additional TB test will be required. If prior test paperwork is on file, the Guild member will only need to fill out a screening form, checking for current symptoms and answer a risk assessment question.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Fold Laundry: as a sub Monday – Saturday: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Bed Making: as a sub Mondays and Tuesdays: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Kitchen Prep: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9 – 11 a.m.
    Available another time and/or day? email the 1st VP
  • Little Store: Monday through Friday: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Resident Bingo: Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.For more information, you can contact your Guild representative for the particular area of service, or contact the Volunteer Coordinator for the Home at (317) 415-5767.

Volunteer Opportunities at the St. Augustine Home
Serving Residents & The Little Sisters of The Poor

  • Bed-making: Work in pairs to make Resident’s beds.
  • Driving: Drive the Residents to appointments outside of the home.
  • Dining Room: Assist with serving meals to the residents.
  • Gardening: Beautify and maintain the gardens at the Home.
  • Guild Companion: Communicate with Residents by mail/phone.
  • Hospitality Aide: Assist with Resident and family member visitation.
  • Kitchen: Assist the chef with the preparation of fresh produce.
  • Laundry: Fold clean clothes and bedding in the Home’s laundry.
  • Library: Organize books in library of the Home.
  • Little Store: Assist the Residents in selecting clothes, toiletries, and other miscellaneous items. Members also donate gently used seasonal clothing and costume jewelry to the Little Store.

Monthly Activities for Residents

  • Bingo: Help Residents play Bingo on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Annual Events for Residents

  • Spring Resident Event (April)
  • Ice Cream Social (June): Provide a fun summer treat for Residents.
  • Octoberfest (October): Provide refreshments and entertainment for the residents.
  • Christmas Party (December): Provide refreshments and holiday entertainment for the Residents.
  • Twelve Days of Christmas: Guild Members deliver a small gift to each Resident’s door December 13 – 24.

Service to the Guild

  • Ambassador: Assist the Little Sisters during the weekend they visit your Church to ask for donations one or twice a year. 
  • Help Plan and Assist with our Four Member Meetings: Member(s) coordinate planning the location, agenda, and menu of meetings in March, June, September, and November with the Executive Committee and the designated facility.
  • Administration, finance, accounting, publicity, data management and social media. Various opportunities available.

Guild Member Events & Meetings

  • Morning of Reflection — A morning of prayer and reflection with fellow members.
  • Mass of Remembrance — A Mass is offered for the deceased members of our Guild as well as immediate family members who have passed.
  • March, September, and November General Member Meetings — Member(s) coordinate these meetings with the Executive Committee and the designated facility.

Fundraiser

  • Hats Off to Spring — Spring Luncheon and Fashion show held annually the first Wednesday in May.