Cedar Community is seeking older adult volunteers to participate in its popular Ye Olde School intergenerational program. Ye Olde School is a lovingly restored one-room schoolhouse, circa 1917, visited by more than 3,500 elementary school students each year. Students enjoy a day-long field trip, hosted by a full-time schoolmarm who immerses them in the experience of attending school as it was in the early 1900s. They learn how to use dip pens and inkwells, help fetch water and wood, ring the schoolbell and participate in authentic lessons taught during the era.

 

A vital part of the program is a visit from older adult volunteers who share stories of their own school days. Volunteers need not to have gone to a one-room schoolhouse – just be willing to share their memories and perhaps pass on stories told by their parents or grandparents. The time commitment and hours worked are flexible. Some volunteers stay the entire day, but others just stop by for an hour or so to share their stories. We can work around your schedule. The children, parents and teachers really enjoy this time so please consider donating your memories. You are welcome to observe another volunteer to see what it is all about. Ye Olde School is located on the Cedar Community main campus at 5595 County Road Z in West Bend. If interested, please call Bonnie Amerling, Cedar Community volunteer coordinator, at 262.306.4218.

 

Cedar Community is a not-for-profit, church affiliated leader in providing superior health care, education, rehabilitation and senior housing to over 1,000 residents. Its facilities are located on five campuses in Washington and Sheboygan counties. Cedar Community is proud to provide a continuum of care including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice, memory loss services, subacute and home care. For more information visit their website at www.cedarcommunity.org.