They are, Freeses in Bangor, and Merry Garden Estates in Camden. In addition to the residential living facilities, Eastern Agency on Aging operates a licensed day program for older persons affected by any type of memory loss. In the Spring of 2001, we will also be serving seniors in Millinocket, Maine at the renovated Stearns High School. Volunteers are at the heart of a good activity program. By providing talent, expertise or a helping hand, volunteers enable the activity coordinator to offer a more varied program to meet the needs and interests of the residents.
Volunteers assist the recreational staff with various in-house or community activities.
Some volunteers take responsibility planning or leading an event or program, or even serving on a committee. The answer to that question is limited only by your imagination. Volunteering can be fun for all ages. Our younger volunteers need supervision and often come in with parents or with their school. Teen volunteers must have written permission from a parent, and are supervised by the Activity Director or attending staff.