Start the New Year off by volunteering for one of these important programs offered by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem.
VOLUNTEER!
A volunteer orientation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St. Opportunities include:
*Providing rides to medical appointments or grocery shopping
*Minor home repairs
*Respite and visitation for older adults
*Office work
*Medicare counseling.
For more information and to register for the orientation session, contact Martina Bowen at 336-748-0217 or mbowen@shepherdscenter.org.
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Are you a caregiver of an older adult? Would you like to reduce stress and become a stronger self-advocate? If so, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers series is for you! Sponsored by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem and Oak Street Health, the six-week series will begin on Thursday, Feb. 20, and run for six consecutive Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch provided.
The class location is the Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Dr., Lewisville. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by contacting Meredith Brown-Robbins at 336-748-0217 or mbrobbins@shepherdscenter.org.