For the City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The following volunteer opportunities are available:

Heartland Hospice Bereavement Volunteer

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that is flexible and can create your own schedule? Have you experienced a loss and want to help someone who is going through losing a loved one? Bereavement volunteers spend time with individuals receiving Heartland Hospice services. You can make visits to the bereaved providing companionship and facilitating through the grief process. There is a specific orientation for this to make you comfortable and prepared for making visits. You will work closely with the Bereavement Coordinators to support families after the loss of a loved one.

Heartland Hospice Administrative/Office Volunteer

Are you or someone you know looking to gain administrative experience in an office setting? Administrative / Office volunteers contribute to the Heartland Hospice mission by providing needed office support. Some of the activities include mailing out cards, newsletters, various copying, assembling volunteer orientation manuals and in-service packets, inventory on hospice forms, filing, and assembling admission folders. The office is located in Stevens Point.

SWEPS- Toys for Tots Volunteers

Volunteers needed to help with the Toys for Tots (TFT) in December. Sorting and distribution takes place at McDonald Trucking, 1909 32nd St. North, Wisconsin Rapids, Dec. 10-11, 9 a.m. – noon, for sorting, and Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m.- noon for distribution.

For more information, call 715-421-0390 or visit www.volunteerunitedway.org.