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Community Service

The Encarta Dictionary gives a very plain definition to the word volunteer: somebody who works for free. Florida Health Care Association views volunteers in terms of their outreach to a community. Volunteers are diverse, bringing to long term care their different nationalities, different ages, and unique life histories. When sown freely in community service, these gifts greatly enrich the lives of residents and families.

Do you have the heart of a volunteer? Florida Health Care Association would love to help you find a great nursing home in which you could use your gifts and talents.

Locate a Nursing Home in Your Area today.

FHCA member facilities have many opportunities for volunteerism, including:

Planning monthly birthday parties for residents
Visiting with pets
Gardening
Decorating for holidays or special occasions
Reading to residents
Providing birthday or Christmas gifts

The Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons (AARP) www.aarp.org/serve/ also has helpful information on community service.

The photos and images on the www.fhca.org website are the property of Florida Health Care Association and cannot be used in any manner without FHCA permission in writing.


Home About FHCA Advancing Excellence Contact Us Family Forum Assisted Living Job Board Members Only Member Search Membership Online Store Quality Credentialing Seminars/Events Sites of Interest Treasure our Elders What's New	Family Forum (Volunteer Opportunities) Community Service The Encarta Dictionary gives a very plain definition to the word volunteer: somebody who works for free. Florida Health Care Association views volunteers in terms of their outreach to a community. Volunteers are diverse, bringing to long term care their different nationalities, different ages, and unique life histories. When sown freely in community service, these gifts greatly enrich the lives of residents and families. Do you have the heart of a volunteer? Florida Health Care Association would love to help you find a great nursing home in which you could use your gifts and talents. Locate a Nursing Home in Your Area today. FHCA member facilities have many opportunities for volunteerism, including: Planning monthly birthday parties for residents Visiting with pets Gardening Decorating for holidays or special occasions Reading to residents Providing birthday or Christmas gifts The Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons (AARP) www.aarp.org/serve/ also has helpful information on community service. The photos and images on the www.fhca.org website are the property of Florida Health Care Association and cannot be used in any manner without FHCA permission in writing.