Volunteer tutors are the heart of the Dominican Literacy Center. After attending an Orientation or the Tutor Training Workshop, tutors are matched with an adult learner whose interests and schedules are compatible. New Tutor Orientation is required for all new tutors before they are matched with a student. Tutor orientations will be held every 4th…
Join our team of weekly callers who check in on few isolated people once a week to let them know someone cares.
Many of our older and disabled neighbors are quite isolated with no family or friends nearby. A special friend who can drop by every week or two to chat, read mail, go out for coffee, or just let them know that someone cares, becomes a wonderful gift in their lives. If you have just a…
Many older and disabled adults in our community find themselves faced with a variety of basic chores, yard work & minor repairs. For those who are frail or handicapped, have no family nearby, and are living on very low incomes, these tasks — which most of us handle routinely — are overwhelming and impossible to…
Many people in our community care for a loved one 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sometimes they need a little break. As a Respite Volunteer you can provide these family caregivers a chance to run important errands, get to their own medical appointments, or simply take a walk and relax for a…
Assist with office work such as helping with phone calls, working on the computer, and stuffing envelopes.
For many older and disabled adults who are struggling to remain in their own homes, simple tasks that we take for granted like dusting and vacuuming can become next to impossible. Not only can a cluttered or dirty house be uncomfortable, but it can become a real health and safety hazard. The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers…
You can make a difference in someone’s life by providing rides to medical appointments, shopping and other essential errands. Use your own vehicle, in your spare time. You pick the days and hours that are convenient for you and the areas in which you are willing to travel. There is no hands-on care required, just…
Welcome people who come to the Douglass and help direct them where they want to go. Provide information about programs and services, events, and resources that Douglass and other occupants in the building offer.
DCA has a variety of projects throughout the year like decorating for the holidays, working in the garden, repackaging diapers, bulk mailings, community events, and so on. You also might have your own project idea to support the Douglass – either way, we welcome your support!