Volunteers are the Heart of Perry Lutheran Homes

Join our team of Perry Lutheran Homes volunteers who make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and tenants every single day!

Those who volunteer set out to positively change the lives of others, yet as a volunteer, your life will change for the better just as much or more!

1. Look through our current list of volunteer opportunities below to find the opportunity that is the right fit for your interests, skills, time, and talents.

2. If you don't see anything below that inspires or excites you, contact us and we'll work with you to find the perfect fit!

Because we care greatly about each resident at our home and the children of our daycare, all volunteers go through an application, screening and training process. This helps to set our residents and volunteers up for happiness and success!

Download the individual application today!

If you are part of a group interested in volunteering, contact us to see what opportunities are available. Feel free to download and use the group application.

You can help home-bound elder citizens in need through Perry Lutheran Homes Meals on Wheels!

Would you like to deliver smiles, warm greetings, daily encouragement and a nutritious meal to home-bound, older adults? Join the Perry Lutheran Homes Meals on Wheels delivery team! Meals are delivered between 11:00AM and 1:00PM Monday through Friday. Choose a day of the week or days of the month that work with your schedule. Deliverers check on the safety of clients, take notice of needs, and can be a vital lifeline in the event of a medical emergency. You may be the only person an elder sees during the day and have the opportunity to make a BIG impact in the lives of many through your service!

Visitor

Visit us often and don't forget to bring the little ones. We love babies and children of all ages!

Gardening Guru or Floriculture Diva

Bring fresh flowers, plants, sprigs, or other outdoor finds. Teach them how to arrange flowers or make the perfect planter or seasonal decoration.

Animal Lover

Share your pet with residents in our many neighborhoods. Encourage residents to interact with the animal and engage in discussion.

Baker

Lead a small group in baking something delicious - pies, cakes, cookies, bread, or any goodie - while residents reminisce and assist to stir, frost, or taste results!

Fishing Enthusiast

Take a resident to your favorite, local fishing spot. Assist with all parts of fishing from bating the hook, casting, reeling, and removing the fish.

Interior Decorator

Help decorate living rooms, lobby, hallways, and resident rooms with seasonal, holiday, or theme decorations.

Painter

Help make spaces feel like home by painting resident rooms, hallways, and common spaces.

Story Teller

Read a book, the Bible, a devotion, or tell a story that engages residents in interesting or inspiring life adventures!

Hairdo Expert

Pamper female residents by curling, braiding, or styling their hair. Use a mirror to show them their styled hair and enjoy seeing the smile on their face!

Nail Artist

Help female residents look and feel their best by assisting in picking out the perfect shade, filing nails, removing old polish, and painting them a fresh, new color!

Fresh Air Supervisor

Enjoy the great outdoors with residents! Help them outside, sit, relax, interact, and help them back inside when they choose.

Postman or Postwoman

Sort and hand deliver mail to residents in our many neighborhoods. Offer to assist in opening or reading the mail.

Travel Assistant

Assist residents onto the wheelchair accessible bus, buckle the seat belt, and enjoy the ride.

2-Person Bicycle Companion

Enjoy the outdoors by riding the special all-ability bike with a resident!

Makeup Artist

Help female residents to look and feel their best by apply makeup such as blush and eye shadow.

Ice Cream Fanatic

Fill a cart with delicious ingredients to make ice cream sundaes or soda for root beer floats and present to residents in our three neighborhoods. Assist residents with making their perfect ice cream dessert.

Man Cave Leader

Join male residents in activities or games such as billiards or cards.

Man Talk Leader

Plan and lead a group discussion or activity for male residents about hunting, sports, finish, family, or other interesting activity. The possibilities are endless!