Volunteer Needs From: United Way of Portage County Volunteer Center

Hello!  We're looking for a volunteer to take blood pressure readings for participants at the Junction City Senior Dining Site at the Park Lodge once per month, on either the 1st or 3rd Thursday of the month.  Readings typically take place from 11:30am until 11:45am.  Equipment may be provided, or you may use your own.  If you are qualified and interested please get in touch, our senior participants really appreciate this service!

The ADRC of Portage County has several opportunities available to become a trainer in an evidenced based program.

Stay Strong and Connected: Become a StrongBodies Exercise Program Leader

Teach the StrongBodies exercise program to older adults at the Plover Municipal Center. StrongBodies is an evidence-based exercise program that helps participants increase their strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, bone density, and connection with others. 

To become a leader, individuals must pass a caregiver background check and complete the StrongBodies base training. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County covers all training fees and expenses. Once trained, new leaders can be paired with more experienced leaders until they're comfortable leading on their own. Co-leaders are also welcome, so if you have an interested friend or family member, invite them to become a leader too! 

Stay Strong and Connected: Become an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Leader

Teach the AFEX program to older adults at Lincoln Center. The evidence-based program helps older adults with arthritis, rheumatic disease, and musculoskeletal conditions of all activity levels to improve their mobility, coordination, muscular strength, functional ability, self-confidence, and self-care. The program is proven to reduce fatigue, pain, and stiffness in its participants. To become certified in this program, candidates must pass a caregiver background check, obtain and maintain a certificate in CPR, and complete an online training course and exam. Program leader certificates are valid for two years. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County covers all leader training requirements. 

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder (MOM) workshop facilitator.

MOM is a researched and proven community-based program designed to give women the tools they need to take control of bladder and bowel leakage. The program incorporates social interaction, tasteful humor, and fiber-filled snacks in a small and comfortable group setting to help women get back to the things that matter most to them.

The next facilitator training session is on August 27 and 28 from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM CST and will be offered virtually. Facilitator training is covered by the ADRC. Applicants must be female and comfortable discussing bowel and bladder function. Please contact the Health Promotion Coordinator at 715-346-1401 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

Help is needed to transport veterans to and from VA approved appointments at local and out of town hospitals, clinics, or approved Non-VA facilities.  Vehicles are provided by the Disabled American Veterans and kept at the Central Transportation office.  Volunteers will pick up and drop off the DAV vehicles at this location.  

The DAV strives to treat every veteran with the dignity and respect they deserve for their service.  DAV drivers are all volunteers and are not compensated.  They donate their time to help veterans who do not have the means for getting to their appointments.  DAV wants to ensure every VA registered veteran is provided timely and professional transportation to VA medical facilities to get the care they need.  

Required Qualifications/Skills: Must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license, safe driving record and over all good health.  Caring, patient, friendly, safety-minded individual with good communication skills, ability to listen non-judgmentally, ability to maintain confidentiality.  

Hospital Escort(PACE) Volunteers needed:

Job duties consist of greeting, directing and assisting hospital patients and visitors.  You will be volunteering in a team environment, being social is definitely a plus.    

The following are requirements to volunteer:

RSVP volunteers are required to be 55 or over, however this opportunity is available to non-RSVP volunteers as well.  

Call Lindy at 715-346-1409 for more details.  

Hello!  We're looking for a volunteer to take blood pressure readings for participants at the Rosholt Senior Dining Site at the American Legion once per month, on either the 2nd or 4th Thursday of the month.  Readings typically take place from 11:30am until noon.  Equipment may be provided, or you may use your own.  If you are qualified and interested please get in touch, our senior participants really appreciate this service!

Position Description/Responsibilities:

Assist participants with necessary equipment and preparation for the virtual dementia tour. Administer pre and post tests and assist with maintaining equipment and supplies. Observe and record participant behavior. Training will be provided.  Responsibilities will be assigned depending on volunteer’s comfort level and abilities.

Anticipated Impact of This Volunteer Activity on Organization and/or Clients Served:  

Help community members, professionals, businesses, and various other groups to enhance awareness of dementia. The virtual tour gives participants a first-hand feel of what it’s really like to live with dementia. This helps to create a better understanding and awareness of those who may have previously been unexposed to this disease as well as enhancing awareness for caregivers.

To qualify as a volunteer for RSVP you must be 55 years of age or older.  You can also volunteer for this position without being a member of RSVP.

Volunteers deliver meals for homebound seniors throughout Portage County as part of the ADRC's Rural Home Delivered Meal Program.  If you want to really make a difference in someone's life this is for you! A mileage stipend is available.  Number of Volunteers Needed:   15-20

Commitment is approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours between 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Routes are primarily in the villages and rural areas of Portage County, but in most cases start and end at the Lincoln Center in Stevens Point.

Scheduling can be flexible and we'd be happy to talk to you about what works for your schedule.  

You must be 55 years of age or older to volunteer as a part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program but our nutrition program is happy to accept volunteers of any age so long as they can drive and pass a background check.