You make a difference

There are many ways you can volunteer at Marbridge. From companionship to horticulture therapy, we have a place for you. Marbridge can put your time, talents, services, and products to use to benefit our residents—and we’d be pretty surprised if you didn’t have fun in the process.

"I get back so much more than I ever imagined" – Kimberly Draper, Volunteer

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Personal Mentor

Ideal Commitment:
8 to 10 hours per month

Area of Involvement:
Campus-wide

Role: We are seeking individuals or families who wish to mentor to one resident. Mentors commit to spending time each week or every other week with the resident to act as a positive role model. Volunteer mentors may do fun town trips to movies, restaurants, shopping, sport events and other leisure activities.

Driver/Church Buddy

Ideal Commitment:
Sundays, 9am – 12:30 am

Area of Involvement:
The Ranch, The Village, The Villa

Role: Many residents enjoy attending church. You can be an important part of their spiritual development by driving a group of residents to a service in the community.

Basketball Coach

Ideal Commitment:
November to May

Area of Involvement:
The Village, The Ranch

Role: Help lead the Marbridge Longhorns to victory! Come help our athletes develop their game skills and athletic ability. The team practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and plays games on Monday and Wednesday nights. Coach volunteers may need to complete Special Olympics certification.

Softball Coach

Ideal Commitment:
June to October

Area of Involvement:
The Village, The Ranch

Role: Help lead the Marbridge Longhorns to victory! Come help our athletes develop their game skills and athletic ability. The team practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and plays games on Monday and Wednesday nights. Coach volunteers may need to complete Special Olympics certification.

Guest Teacher

Ideal Commitment:
Occasional appearances

Area of Involvement:
Training and Education

Role: Guest speakers add variety to our training programs. Do you know how to sew? Are you a cosmetologist? Come share your knowledge, work, or hobby experience with residents in sessions like Job Skills, Social Skills, and Ladies' Hygiene.

Exercise Coach

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—day, evening or weekend

Area of Involvement:
The Ranch, The Village

Role: Health coaches are needed for small groups of residents who need extra motivation to exercise and eat healthy. As an exercise coach, you would make a difference in the residents' health and overall well-being.

Swim Supervisor

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—evenings and weekends

Area of Involvement:
The Ranch, The Village

Role: Volunteers are needed to supervise unstructured swimming sessions for residents on evenings and weekends. Water safety experience is preferred.

Bike Repairman/woman

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible

Area of Involvement:
Campus-wide

Role: Many residents enjoy bike riding around the Marbridge campus for exercise and relaxation. Do you have a special talent for fixing things? You can help us keep our bikes in good working condition and make repairs when things break.

Horse Whisperer

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible days and times

Area of Involvement:
Equine Therapy Center (a.k.a. the stable)

Role: If you enjoy working with horses and don't mind getting dirty, please come out to help with our growing equine therapy program. Never worked with horses? Don't worry, we'll show you how. It could be great therapy for you, too.

Office Assistant

Ideal Commitment:
2-4 hours weekly or every other week

Area of Involvement:
Administration

Role: We need help with light office work such as mailings, filing, and other duties. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F, and volunteer time may be flexible within those operating hours and days.

Be a Friend

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—day, evening or weekend

Area of Involvement:
All communities

Role: Come hang out with residents at any of our three communities. Play board or card games or put puzzles together. Watch movies and discuss. Read aloud or tell stories. Our residents love visitors and making new friends!

Cooking Support Mentor

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible days and times

Area of Involvement:
The Village

Role: Cooking aficionados are needed to assist residents in independent apartments learn to prepare their own meals. You can help with menu and dietary planning as well as meal preparation.

Download the individual volunteer application form.

For more information on volunteering at Marbridge, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Loughrey at aloughrey@marbridge.org or call (512) 282-1144, ext. 451.