This service includes volunteers running errands for a member who needs items picked up from–or taken to–a grocery store, hardware store, the post office, donation sites, a neighbor, etc. When necessary, volunteers may deliver food ordered from local restaurants.
Volunteers can assist with basic set-up, technical and user issues for computers, smartphones, tablets, DVDs, TV remotes, and internet services. Also, help with programmable devices such as light timers and small appliances is offered.
Volunteers can assist with minor home maintenance issues such as changing light bulbs, pet care, organizing cupboards or closets, watering plants, helping with minor repairs (leaking faucet, sticky door, etc.), and clearing snow from steps. Members pay for supplies.
Friendly Visits provide the member with short-term companionship. Visits can include conversations, reading to the member, playing games, respite time for a care provider, or perhaps a walk. The HSW Buddy program connects volunteers and members more regularly.
On an as-needed basis. Whether it’s heavy lifting, rehanging a fallen shelf, or repairing a broken chair, we need you!
Loading and unloading vans, liaising with food banks and grocery stores, sorting food items, checking for expiration dates, discarding expired items, and maintaining the pantry area clean and organized
Prayer is powerful and necessary! Sign up to receive emails once a month which will help you know how to pray for us. Would your prayer group like to host a night at the DCPHC? Let us know and one of our team will schedule a time for your group to walk through the center…
We are not a typical organization so we do not have a typical job requirement list for being a Goon Ambassador. We are looking for people that are excited about bringing a positive light into their city and are willing to put the work in to make it happen. This can obviously look a lot…
Our Back to School Program is an annual late summer event where parents can sign their school children up for a backpack with grade appropriate supplies and pick it up before the first day of school. COA works with the school office to pay for school fees, if needed.
For families with children, we provide a special gift for each child, aged infant to 18, and schedule shopping days at the Troy Kohl’s so parents can shop for clothing for their children. COA volunteers are at the store to assist with purchases. Shopping hours are planned for the first week or so in December.