Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to enrich the lives of others . . . and
your own.
Hello! My name is George Columbus,
and I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Cantata Adult Life
Services.
If you'd like to speak with
me about Cantata's Volunteer Opportunities, please call
me at 708-387-8366 or contact me via email at george.columbus@cantata.org.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Volunteering rewards you in so many ways. Every day, you'll come
away with the special satisfaction that comes from having a real,
positive effect on the life of another person. It's no small
accomplishment. You'll make lasting friendships in the process of
making someone's day better. Volunteering with Cantata will add
many colorful threads to the fabric of your life's tapestry.
It's a prescription for positivity.
Recent studies have shown volunteering helps you:
- Stay physically healthy
- Combat depression
- Increase self-confidence
- Lessen chronic pain and symptoms of heart disease
Okay, but why Cantata?
We're on a mission.
Cantata is a vibrant, ever-evolving organization whose mission
is to orchestrate innovative solutions, services and
connections for adults and their families to achieve their best
lives. Time spent here will make a difference in your life too.
We're Volunteer-centric
For decades, we've relied on volunteers to accomplish our
mission, so we value your presence and know just what sort of work
is best suited for each volunteer.
"The rewards are endless!" - Volunteer Jim Conway
Gain insight into aging
As each of us passes the half century mark, it's natural to pay
more attention to what lies ahead, what we can control, what's
possible and for how long. Spending time working in the world of
Cantata will provide a fuller understanding of how rich and full
life after 50 can be. And you may find yourself test-driving your
next career.
The work is varied and flexible
We're able to take into account your interests, strengths and
needs in assigning any of a wide range of things to do:
- Office work
- Event assistance
- Marketing support
- Person-to-person contact
- Recreational activities
- Teaching life enrichment classes
- Volunteer leadership
You're in control of your hours, and opportunities range from
one-time to on-call, from seasonal to ongoing. Plus, don't discount
the discounts on Fitness Center memberships and Lifelong Learning
classes to expand your strength and flexibility-or your
horizons.
Current Adult Volunteer
Opportunities
Please submit your adult volunteer
application for any of the following opportunities.
Healthcare Center Receptionist
The Volunteer Receptionist attends to visitors and deals with
inquiries on the phone and face to face. Supplies information
regarding Cantata to the general public, clients and customers.
Provides general administrative and clerical support. Hours are
flexible.
Life Enrichment Assistant
The Life Enrichment Assistant works with the Life
Enrichment Staff and assists clients with completing crafts
projects. Hours for this volunteer opportunity are 9:00am to
11:00am or 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Custom Shopper
Assist clients on their monthly shopping trip. Held on the
fourth Tuesday of each month from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, ride on our
private bus with us to local stores. Push a cart or wheelchair and
help clients shop, find items, place them in carts, etc.