Contact Name:
Peggy Haley (peggy.haley@inglis.org)

Address:
2600 Belmont Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131-2799

Telephone Number:
215-581-0718

Organization Overview:
www.inglis.org

If you enjoy helping people and bringing your smile, enthusiasm and talents into the lives of individuals with physical disabilities, our Volunteer Program is perfect for you.

Number of volunteers needed:
5

Duties required of the volunteer:
Various duties including - supporting Therapeutic Recreation staff with programs.  Programs may include - Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, board/card games.  Transporting residents to and from programs as well as assisting the lead for the program.  Friendly visitations - visiting residents in their room opening mail, friendly conversation etc.  Possibly accompany staff and residents on day trips to the mall/restaurant or Ocean City.  Trips typically depart at 9:00 AM and return by 3:00 PM. 

Special skills that will be helpful for a volunteer to have:
Friendly, compassionate, patient and willing to support wheeelchair bound residents.

Typical hours of employment:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Special circumstances ie. travel, security clearance or background check required:
Students under 18 are required to have their parent/guardian sign a parent permission form.