Volunteer at Kendal at Oberlin
Kendal at Oberlin welcomes and appreciates volunteers. We accept volunteers of all ages, including student volunteers and interns. Volunteers can help by supporting, interacting, or sharing their talents with residents.
Kendal at Oberlin is ideal for individuals seeking volunteer opportunities in a rewarding and friendly atmosphere. Many residents and staff also volunteer on committees and for special projects at Kendal.
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about volunteer opportunities at Kendal at Oberlin, contact Michele Tarsitano-Amato at 440-775-5890.
Embrace Intergenerational Living with Free Room and Board
Are you an Oberlin College and Conservatory student looking for a unique intergenerational experience? Do you enjoy interacting with older adults? Kendal at Oberlin offers an applied learning residency program called the North Pleasant Connection Program for college students, interns, or recent graduates.
Learn More About the North Pleasant Connection
Students will receive free room and board at Kendal in exchange for a specified number of service hours per week. The room features one bedroom in duplex housing adjacent to our campus. With two bedrooms on each side, Kendal has room for up to four students.
Each side of the home includes one full bath, a living room, a dine-in kitchen with appliances, and a washer and dryer. Complimentary WiFi is included. In addition to the free housing, meals in our dining rooms are provided at no cost to program participants.
North Pleasant volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with our Kendal at Oberlin residents in many meaningful ways. Students can join residents over a meal, relax in the lounge, read in the library, or visit each other in the many community spaces.
Kendal at Oberlin encourages North Pleasant Connection Program students to engage with residents informally. Student programs will be based on their learning objectives or required class curriculum. For more information about the North Pleasant Connection, contact Michele Tarsitano-Amato at 440-775-5890.
Discover Other Ways You Can Help
Volunteer in the Stephens Care Center
Are you interested in doing something rewarding for you and the residents? Volunteer in the Stephens Care Center, where residents receive 5-star person-centered nursing care in private suites for short-term rehab and long-term stays.
You can brighten a resident’s day by reading to them, playing a board game, taking them outside for a walk, or just getting to know them. There are many ways to connect meaningfully with Kendal’s fascinating residents.
Consider sharing your talents. Do you play an instrument? Love to sing? Enjoy knitting or crocheting? You could share your computer skills or love of fine arts. Both group and individual interactions are available.
Contact Michele Tarsitano-Amato to learn more.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Kendal at Oberlin residents, staff and volunteers have the right to feel accepted and included regardless of race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other unique characteristic of one’s person.