Volunteering enriches both the giver and the receiver. Each month, over 100 volunteers extend a helping hand and a caring heart through our Hands & Hearts Volunteer Program.

To be a Hands & Hearts volunteer, you must:

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Dolly Merchen. Or for information about community volunteer opportunities, call Volunteer Match at (541) 704-4227 or (541) 704-4404, or visit VolunteerMatch.org. We look forward to talking with you!

Gift Shop Attendant: staff a gift shop that serves visitors and residents of Mennonite Home or Quail Run Assisted Living. All proceeds are used to fund employee educational scholarships.

Group Activity Assistant: assist staff or other volunteers in group or one-on-one activities with residents in Mennonite Home, Lydia's House, or Quail Run.

Laundry Helper: fold sheets, spreads, and other items used in Mennonite Home; transport barrels of dirty linens to the laundry area; deliver clean supplies to storage cupboards.

Maintenance Assistant: work with the Grounds or Maintenance staff to do yard work, building repair and upkeep, and room setup.

Personal Services Assistant: work with a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide assistance to Mennonite Home residents who need help with basic, personal care (except duties that require certification). May also provide one-on-one social interaction, fingernail painting, bed making, and food and beverage service with additional training.

Pastoral Services Assistant: assist with Sunday worship services, lead music, play piano, conduct one-on-one visits with residents, read, pray, assist with Bible studies and singing events, sit with residents through the dying process (additional special training provided).