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Volunteer Opportunities
 
We are always looking for individuals who are interested in serving others within our church and our community. Serving others is part of growing in our individual journeys and helps us appreciate all of the blessings we have in our lives each and every day. If you would like additional details please feel free to call our office with any and all questions at 970-247-4213.
 
The question is where is your heart leading you to serve? 
 
Our Place at Grandview “…promoting independence for seniors”
“Our Place at Grandview,” a respite care service which will open on August 3rd. It is located near Mercy Medical Center at 691 CR233, Unit A-8. 
This is an outreach program sponsored by the First United Methodist Church. This program will provide service to the aged and their family caregivers living in Durango and the outlying communities. Daily sessions will promote independence for seniors through mental stimulation,
social interaction, and physical fitness activities.  
 
 
                                           
Our Place at Grandview will live and breathe because of its volunteers!  We are searching for caring volunteers.  Each day committed,trained volunteers will share their time and talents with our participants and assist our staff.  You can help in many ways such as arts and crafts, playing games, leading memory exercises, or spending time in conversation with our participants. This is a GREAT way to spend a day!  It matters!  Our office will be open from 10:00am - 2:00pm, Tuesdays - Fridays.
 
We are accepting donations for actual items or monetary donations towards the purchase of items.   Please call our office 
at 247-4213 for a list of needed supplies. We thank you for your support. If you have questions about donations please contact: 
Paul Sheppard 375-2999 (woolybugger@bresnan.net) or Louise Saunders at 403-3334 (lousid@bresnan.net) or
Marty Sheppard at 375-2999 (paulmarty@bresnan.net)
 
Our Mission Statement
 To enhance lives by compassionately supporting participants and their families with a respite care program.  The program will assist themas they deal with the effects of aging and care giving.  Our Place at Grandview serves all persons without regard to race, color, religion,creed, national origin, gender, or marital status.
 

 


 
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