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Hello! Do you know how many elderly are lonely, bored, and sometimes forgotten in nursing homes? Well, not with us around. Our organization lets them know people care. You can make a difference in your community, too! Volunteer in our next event with the Feel Alive Project (FAP)! Our next FAP volunteer monthly event is June 21 & 22, and it's an opportunity to make a huge difference in appreciating the elderly community! We usually have a great music performance on Saturday at 3 pm, with games and some pets. Would you like to participate that weekend? If so, send me an email! We are an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the elderly by providing volunteers and coordinating monthly activities so that everyone involved experiences the feeling of "Aliveness!" So basically, you come and share something that you enjoy with the nursing home residents. I play piano and guitar and sing, so that's what I do. Some volunteers paint the fingernails of the ladies there, and others bring their pets (dogs, bunnies). Mom's bring their kids--which the elderly absolutely love. Or you can bring a board game (they have some there, especially BINGO which is a hit). Whatever hobby you like, do that and share it with the elderly! That way it's fun for both of you, and your time is appreciated...which you'll know from the smiles you get in return. :) We need volunteers for this weekend (in the afternoon)! Let me know if you’re interested in helping out and I’ll give you more info. Our website is http://www.feelaliveproject.org.
If you would like to participate, let me know WHERE, WHEN, and WHAT activity you’d like to do. Please send me an email at diegoarias1@gmail.com. A list of activity examples are below. Come have fun with us!
- Sat 6/21 – 2:00 - 4:00 pm (either Manor Care or Regal Estates), Feel Alive Project monthly event
- Sun 6/22 – 2:30 - 4:30 pm (either Manor Care or Regal Estates), Feel Alive Project monthly event
Some activity “ideas”:
Perform solo or with group (music, dance, magic, etc.) - Bring your own instrument. There's 1 piano at each location.
Fingernail painting - Bring nail polish, etc. with you.
Teach or Share Something - Bring musical instrument, magazines, poetry, etc.
Games (BINGO, dominos, memory, connect 4, tic-tac-toe) – Some available there or bring your games.
Animal Interaction - Bring your own animal. Dogs must be on leash.
Visit w/ Residents - Just come for a conversation!
Child involvement - You bring your own kids. :)
Arts/Crafts (Watercolor, Paint Wood Decorations, Tissue Paper Flowers, etc.) - Some available there or bring with you.
Helping residents write letters to their families - Bring paper and pens/pencils.
Watch sports - There are TV’s in the dining areas. Usually there are 1 or 2 residents watching sports.
Singing w/ Residents - Bring CD player and CDs, or sing familiar songs a-capella. I also have a CD player.
http://www.feelaliveproject.org/
http://www.feelaliveproject.org/upcoming-events
To accomplish great things, one must not only plan, but also act--not only dream, but also BELIEVE! See pictures below of previous volunteer events! | 
