Volunteer Program

Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community, make new friends, enhance or learn new skills, and make a difference in another person’s life. The Lutheran Community at Telford appreciates the many talents and energies that volunteers bring to our community.

To ensure the safety and protection of our residents, the Lutheran Community at Telford (LCT) asks volunteers to abide by the same standards as set forth for its employees. Volunteers are required to complete the following: volunteer application form, interview and orientation, sign a confidentiality agreement, take the Mantoux TB test, criminal background check and reference check. Once the process is complete, volunteers are placed in the area where they have the greatest interest.

Volunteer Opportunities

Life Enrichment/Activities

Mail delivery—daily except Tuesday
Visit residents and/or read to them
Accompany residents with LCT staff on activities outside the community such as out to lunch, shopping at the mall, picnics, concerts, doctor visits
Assist with menu selection, helping them to pay their bill, etc.
Porch monitor—sit on the porch with residents while nursing staff transports residents back and forth (2 hours each day in the nice weather)
Walk outside/push wheelchairs or take residents to turtle court to sit
Assist with crafts or teaching a new craft in the activities department
Play a musical instrument, lead in singing or sing along
Play cards (pinochle or bridge) or help keep score
Play games: Uno, Scrabble, Dominoes, Skipbo, Rummikub or teach a new game

Pet Visitor

Visit with residents
Pet needs to have received pet training, preferably pet therapy training

Skilled Nursing Care

Fill water pitchers with fresh water and ice
Make beds once a week on various days
Answer the phone in nursing 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Events

Help with special events; greeter, registration desk, set up, tear down
Events include: Founder’s Day Stroll in May, Emerald Evening in October,
Halloween Parade, Open Houses, and other events
Join an event planning committee

Thrift/Gift Shop

Assist customers at the shop
Hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. – shifts vary according to your schedule and are flexible - CLOSED WEDNESDAY.
Receive donated items
Operate cash register

Administrative/Office

Assist with special mailings when needed
Make copies, help residents get their packages, put items in their mailboxes

The Auxiliary of the Lutheran Community at Telford

The Auxiliary was established many years ago and has been a loyal supporter of the Lutheran Community at Telford's mission and has assisted in ensuring the comfort and well-being of healthcare residents. The Auxiliary coordinates various fund raising activities and participates in and supports LCT’s fund raising efforts and mission. Proceeds from the Auxiliary’s fund raising activities support special projects that enhance the environment or meet the needs of LCT’s healthcare residents.

Membership in the Auxiliary requires a nominal annual membership dues payment and a desire to support the mission of the Lutheran Community at Telford.

We hope you will get involved with us and experience the rewarding feeling of helping another person in need or providing your services while helping us to fulfill our mission.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact the Volunteer Office at 215-723-9819 ext. 436 or ext. 124.