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Koinonia Senior Care

A faith-based ministry enriching the lives of homebound seniors, caregivers, widows and our community who reach out to them.

Koinonia Senior Care VOLUNTEER Opportunities

 Our vision is to be a model community of churches, neighbors, and businesses who bring moments of joy, honor, help and hope to widows and widowers and the aging and their caregivers.

 

Thank you for volunteering with Koinonia Senior Care!  We could not exist without our volunteers giving their time, talents, and treasures to God’s work here at KSC.  Most are prayer warriors, the most powerful gift to KSC!  Some serve on our Board of Directors team, supplying mentorship and oversight to the ministry. Others help with Blessing Gifts, Newsletter assembly, sale fundraisers, organizational projects, visits to seniors, ambassadors in their church, or are part of our weekly Bible study.

 

Our Volunteers are priceless!

 

I’m asking God to fill your cup to overflowing as you give of yourself to the Lord’s service, and that God will continue the ripple effect of all we do to touch the lives of seniors, caregivers, and our community for His Glory!

 

Donations

___ Stamps for mailings, reams of paper, Office Max Gift Cards for printer ink

___ Add KSC to your ministry support for churches/business

___ Monthly donation

___ SPONSOR for our fundraising events

___ Sign up your Dillon’s card to their reward program online and choose KSC as your charity of choice.  We will receive a percentage of all you purchase at Dillons!

___ Sign up KSC as your choice when you shop AMAZON. COM. Just go towww.smile.amazon.com to register Koinonia Senior Care as your charity.  Do ALL your shopping through www.smile.amazon.com for KSC to receive a % of your purchases!

FOR SENIORS - Non-contact needs

Thank you so much for all the food you brought over to us. It was great not to have to think about dinner. Our bruises are fading! Thanks also for bringing the carolers, they brought a lot of cheer…thank you for the pretty poinsettia, too.

Love, Tina & Bette

___ Collect coupons for Incontinent undergarments and pads & Ensure-type drinks

___ Bake meals to be frozen for special deliveries OR meal for 2, once-a-week (Food-Handler’s Class required)

___ Collect/create cookbook (includes senior stories) for eventual printing

___ Support ongoing “Dillons” and “www.smile.amazon.com” fundraisers. (Both generously donate 5% to KSC.  Please contact KSC for specifics!)

___ Donate ministry Gift Card Needs: Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Dillons, Wal-Mart, Office Max, Amazon

___ $10 Car Wash gift cards to give to volunteers who provide transportation for the elderly.

___ Donate financially to cover costs of training materials, Newsletter expenses, books, advertising, insurances, and additional staff

___ Provide office supplies: STAMPS, paper, cardstock, envelopes, #98 Epson Ink cartridges for Artisan printer

___ Assist with Fundraisers & promotions

___ Create our monthly newsletter (content given)

___ Create our monthly email newsletter (content given)

___ Donate MUSIC THERAPY items FOR DEMENTIA CLIENTS: iPod Shuffles (new & used), original CD’s, over-the-ear headphones, iTune cards

___ Contribute to our resource list, those you know are trustworthy individuals/businesses who may be able to help seniors/caregivers: small construction (wheelchair ramps…) Realtor, handy-man repairs, plumber, electrician, estate sales, financial issues…

STOCKING STUFFERS

Purse-size tissues & tissue holder (hand-made), Lip Gloss, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, purse-size pill box, manicure gift set, mini hair brush, comb, toothbrush/paste set, small notepad & pen, notecards wrapped in a ribbon, Specialty chocolates

GET-WELL BASKET ITEMS FOR HOME & HOSPITAL

Lotion, tissues, lip moisturizer, large print word search, pencil, nail file, polish, pick, Christian music CD, book, stationary, stamps, pen, notepad, Mini-guestbook, hand sanitizer, clean fruit, snack items, chocolate, small baskets to put items in…

Individuals, Small group, Home Team /family service projects

___  Fellowship with homebound seniors: play games, watch a movie or sports together, bake together, start a book club or Bible study, have a mini pampering party…

___  Singing telegrams for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas caroling…

___  Rake, mow, snow removal,  garden care…

___  Deliver Blessing Gifts like May Day “baskets”, Valentines goodies, etc. to older adult’s homes

___  Home repair needs

___  Adopt-a-Great Grandparent/Widow

KSC Resources Available to Volunteers

KSC Resources Available to Volunteers

 

  • KSC Connection – monthly newsletters
  • Blessing Gifts – monthly gift for your senior visits
  • Linda’s Lending Library – encouragement (books, articles, DVDs) for seniors, caregivers, widows, and those grieving
  • Legacy Journals – to record homebound senior stories
  • Keynote Speaker for events
  • Movie Nights viewing guides and DVD loans
  • Training – Monthly volunteer training to give confidence and tips to those who visit
  • Senior Gift Ideas – many of which are made for seniors, by seniors
Personal talents, skills, hobbies projects
___ Photography – take pictures at our special events

___ Video – events & interviews

___ Crafts, sewing, wood-working…These are items to be made for the various activities we provide in homes of our clients.

___ Organizational skills in our KSC office: filing, lending library needs…

Professionals willing to donate time/expertise to KSC
___ Lead an area of your expertise in one of our caregiving training sessions:

OT, PT, MD, RN, LPN, Speech, Counselor, Speech, Spiritual, Leadership

Vehicle safety for seniors, Vehicle safety for transportation providers, CPR

I am willing to lead___________________________________________________

___ Co-lead caregiver support group

___ Build ramps, install grab bars, and other handy-man jobs for senior safety

___ Cosmetologist willing to go into homes to do hair

___ Medicare/Medicaid specialist

___ Restaurant/bookstore/car wash discounts/coupons for seniors and/or volunteers

___ Banquet/meeting catering services for special events

___ Legal Counsel

___  Grant writing services

___  Marketing/Advertising specialist to promote KSC to the community

Special Event and Fundraising Opportunities

This is constantly changing, but may include:

Senior Summit
Santas to Seniors
Estate Sales
Rock-a-Thon
Sock Hop
Pancake Feed
Fall Festival Booths
Senior-Made products

Please email and let us know your area of interest and other ideas you may have for a KSC fundraiser.

“The Challenge” to Promote and Practice KSC’s mission where you frequent

___ Spread the challenge at work/church, small groups, SS, from the pulpit

___ Refer caregivers, widows & homebound to our website or newsletter for inspiration & encouragement or to our Blessing Gifts list

___ Add KSC to your employee newsletter

___ Be your church coordinator who works with KSC to meet the needs of your congregation of widows, caregivers and homebound

___ Sign up your Dillon’s card to their reward program online and choose KSC as your charity of choice.  We will receive a percentage of all you purchase at Dillons!

Volunteer from Home
___ Letter writing

___ Journalist for our newsletter

___ Write a book review on topics of interest to our readers

___ Budding artists (kiddos making picture projects to send to seniors)

___ Pinterest/internet ideas for our ministry

___ Phone-a-Friend: calls to seniors & caregivers (from your home)

___ Prayer Team

___ Coupon clipping

___ Making a meal to take to a senior

You may have another area of volunteerism you would like to share with us as well.  To volunteer, feel free to call us at 316-209-9028 or email us at christine@kscare.org

OUR PLEDGE TO PROTECT

We value the character and integrity of our employees and our volunteers.  We also value the safety and protection of the vulnerable population whom we serve.  In order to safeguard both, this ministry has joined Intellicorp in conducting criminal background history checks on the volunteers and employees who have unsupervised contact with the elderly, children or persons with disabilities.

Please talk with this ministry for more information on this process.

Giving isn't only about making a donation; it's about making a difference!

 

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Testimonials

Thank you for all you do for me – I so appreciate having younger friends.

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Ruby   
Ruby   

Thank you for all you do for me – I so appreciate having younger friends.

Dear Christine, our sister in Christ Jesus, Thank you & all your volunteers for the

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Gary & JoAnn   
Gary & JoAnn   

Dear Christine, our sister in Christ Jesus, Thank you & all your volunteers for the prayers and help during our families need with Diana. God bless you & all that you do.

Thanks! Kyla is such a gift during such a chaotic season.

Lindsay   

I really appreciate the Blessing Gifts. I can’t get out and go to the store

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Eleanor   
Eleanor   

I really appreciate the Blessing Gifts. I can’t get out and go to the store for thank-you gifts or appreciation gifts, so these make some inspirational, thoughtful, and scriptural gifts for me to pass along and happily share with others who touch my life.

You are truly a blessing!! Thank you for your help in getting my sister to

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Unknown   
Unknown   

You are truly a blessing!! Thank you for your help in getting my sister to her appts. It is very much appreciated!!

Dear Caring People,
I so appreciate your organization and your example of true Christian love.

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Marsha   
Marsha   

Dear Caring People,
I so appreciate your organization and your example of true Christian love. The newsletter is full of inspiration, encouragement, beautiful writing, and good ideas. Our elderly certainly deserve all the TLC they can get and I believe that those who care for them will be (and are) richly rewarded by God. Thank you!

Thank you so much for taking Richard to get his vaccine!! You are a tremendous

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Teresa   
Teresa   

Thank you so much for taking Richard to get his vaccine!! You are a tremendous help and blessing!!

The family would like to thank Koinonia Senior Care for the compassionate assistance Norm received

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Sauder family   
Sauder family   

The family would like to thank Koinonia Senior Care for the compassionate assistance Norm received from Christine, Sharlet, Bunnie and Emma. He hired you to be his “cooks” but you became dear friends and your help made it possible for him to live independently in his home.

Dear Gwendolyn and all of your helpers,
I wanted to send a note to thank

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S & D   
S & D   

Dear Gwendolyn and all of your helpers,
I wanted to send a note to thank you so much for the Easter Lily plant, the sweet familiar hymn, the thoughtful egg with the prayer quilt, and the visit from the kindest Ann. It really means a lot to us to be thought of. We miss attending Sunday services at our home campus so much, but we do enjoy attending the online service each Sunday morning.

I know it takes a lot of time, work, and planning to do something like this. We wanted to let you know how much you all are appreciated for your kindness. You all are very special.

Sincerely,

I would love for everyone to have the heart for senior adults that Koinonia Senior

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Pastor Jeff Isaacs   
Pastor Jeff Isaacs   

I would love for everyone to have the heart for senior adults that Koinonia Senior Care has for senior adults. This ministry is a wonderful example, and reminder, for all of us about the importance and value senior adults have in our society, and most importantly in the eye of our God.

There is a reason that grandparents seem to be the most loved family members. They have been the foundation, the constant source of encouragement, wisdom and love to those who call them by the coveted title “grandparent”. They have done so much for their families, for our communities, our world and our churches.

We all have a God-given responsibility to help encourage and care for those who have been the founding builders in our lives. I encourage you to partner with Koinonia Senior Care and help make a difference in the lives of those who have made a difference in all of our lives.

Riverlawn Christian Church

I really enjoy receiving the newsletters and seeing what the ministry is up to and

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Deserae   
Deserae   

I really enjoy receiving the newsletters and seeing what the ministry is up to and just the stories that you guys share. It's so enlightening. Thank you for all that you guys do!

My life would have been so different these past five years if it weren't for

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D'Annette   
D'Annette   

My life would have been so different these past five years if it weren't for the ministry of Koinonia. Thank you for the many countless ways KSC ministered to my mom, and therefore, me.

The neglect (of seniors) is unintentional but so painful. And preventable. As always, it just

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DM   
DM   

The neglect (of seniors) is unintentional but so painful. And preventable. As always, it just takes a small heart change, but those are so difficult to accomplish and maintain. Your reminders and nudges are gentle and positive and needed!

The support Koinonia has provided is evident by how much calmer and less frustrated she

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Gwendolyn   
Gwendolyn   

The support Koinonia has provided is evident by how much calmer and less frustrated she seemed going into this set back. I love how you communicate with the care givers.

We want to express our appreciation for KSC. It truly is labor of love. I

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Emily   
Emily   

We want to express our appreciation for KSC. It truly is labor of love. I can't tell you what it means to have His light shining in our home each time someone comes. It fills me with the sweet aroma of Christ. Thank you for all your labor as you do so much. the blesing gifts are such a thoughtful personal touch. We loved reading the recent matters of the heart. Our caregivers are such a gift.

We want to thank you for the loving care you have given our parents over

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Don and Phyllis   
Don and Phyllis   

We want to thank you for the loving care you have given our parents over these last months. You have enabled them to stay in their home for much longer than they could on their own. Thank you for your love, thoughtfulness, patience, gentleness, and professionalism. You are like family to them and us!

Koinonia Senior Care serves a needy and deserving group of seniors who have often outlived

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Mark and family   
Mark and family   

Koinonia Senior Care serves a needy and deserving group of seniors who have often outlived their support or fall victim to lack of support from those who have become "too busy." Your group's care for our parents was critical in maintaining their quality of life through love and care...Thanks again for all you do and the Spirit of Christ's love in your service.

The January KSC Connection is an absolute saver!! I especially love the chosen scripture verses

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Marylyn   
Marylyn   

The January KSC Connection is an absolute saver!! I especially love the chosen scripture verses for 2020. Trust me it really speaks to us who have hurting backs, legs, knees, feet - whatever! Keep up the Lord's work and my thanks to all involved.

Your helpers are wonderful. I treasure them.

Karen   

Thank you for the thoughtful gift of Peppernuts. Truly appreciated knowing the reasoning behind the

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Delbert & Joy   
Delbert & Joy   

Thank you for the thoughtful gift of Peppernuts. Truly appreciated knowing the reasoning behind the gift. It was so gracious of Mary F. to bring it by; with a delicious lunch.

Love,

Thank you for all you have done for us. I could not have made it

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Jack & Jean   
Jack & Jean   

Thank you for all you have done for us. I could not have made it through this initial period without your love, concern and most of all your prayers. I am sure I will need your love as time passes on.

God blessed Jack & I when he put you in our life.

Love,

Thank you for all the visits, treats, phone calls and delicious pumpkin bread from Nancy.

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Joyce, Bill, & Ruby   
Joyce, Bill, & Ruby   

Thank you for all the visits, treats, phone calls and delicious pumpkin bread from Nancy. It is appreciated more than you know. Blessings on you and your volunteers.

Dearest Friends,
Thank you so much for all that you have done and your kind

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Donna   
Donna   

Dearest Friends,
Thank you so much for all that you have done and your kind thoughts you've brought in to my life. You all have made such a different in my days before now and in this move.

You're dear, dear people and you are pleasing God, I know. I wish health and peace for you.

Fondly,

The Premier Designs "Heaven" necklace is so well thought out and was certainly an "appropriate"

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Maude   
Maude   

The Premier Designs "Heaven" necklace is so well thought out and was certainly an "appropriate" gift from you--thanks so much!

Thank you so much for all the food you brought over to us. It was

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Tina and Bette   
Tina and Bette   

Thank you so much for all the food you brought over to us. It was great not to have to think about dinner. Our bruises are fading! Thanks also for bringing the carolers, they brought a lot of cheer...thank you for the pretty poinsettia, too.

Love,

Christine,
Thank you for your kindness, information and assistance at a time when I needed

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Sharlet   
Sharlet   

Christine,
Thank you for your kindness, information and assistance at a time when I needed it so very much. Dad and I both think you are a very special person fulfilling a special mission.

Your visit not only made my day, but also my Christmas, too....The girls...have come several

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Mrs. N   
Mrs. N   

Your visit not only made my day, but also my Christmas, too....The girls...have come several times and always bearing gifts....You don't know how thrilled I am, that my 4th grader still remembers me. There's no greater gift for a teacher....thanks for being so thoughtful!

Fondly,


Thank you for volunteering with Koinonia Senior Care!  We could not exist without our volunteers giving their time, talents, and treasures to God’s work here at KSC.  Most are prayer warriors, the most powerful gift to KSC!  Some serve on our Board of Directors team, supplying mentorship and oversight to the ministry. Others help with Blessing Gifts, Newsletter assembly, sale fundraisers, organizational projects, visits to seniors, ambassadors in their church, or are part of our weekly Bible study.

 Our Volunteers are priceless!

I’m asking God to fill your cup to overflowing as you give of yourself to the Lord’s service, and that God will continue the ripple effect of all we do to touch the lives of seniors, caregivers, and our community for His Glory!

 

May God fill your cup to overflowing as you give of yourself to the Lord’s service, and may God continue the ripple effect of all we do to touch the lives of seniors, caregivers, and our community for His Glory!

KSC VOLUNTEERS REFRESHING OTHERS

Linda K Betty & Hutch Denise S Cheryl P Jan Y
Marty B DeeAnn & Stan Bruce G Amy C
Connie W Ed & Deanna Roberta S Sharlet M Verla A
Joyce Y Deb & Larry Carol S Nathan B Abby B
Grant A Karen & Hannah B Paula W Sondra W
Marylyn B Teri & Doug Irma V Mark C
CHURCHES PARTNERS
Riverlawn Christian Brad & Mischele
Pathway Rick & Cheryl
Tyler Road Baptist Pete & Nelva
Central Community Ed & Deanna
Heartland Friends Penny Robbie
Betty Susan Nancy

Captivating our community with the character of Christ through compassionate CARE.