Provide door-to-door transportation for elders to medical appointments, shopping, errands and social activities. Must have your own registered/insured car, current driver’s license, and be flexible in time commitments. Mileage stipend available. On call or as needed.
Help with packing grocery bags, stocking shelves. There is some lifting required for any volunteer position in this program. This is a great opportunity to help feed people in need in our community in a hands-on way in a fast-paced, positive environment. There are also several other tasks that volunteers can assist with through out…
Help with pre-packing grocery bags, stocking shelves, unloading deliveries, and distributing food outdoors to Market (food pantry) participants.
There are many ways to get involved: Help organize food at the pantry, pick up food at drop off points, set-up bags and help distribute on Mondays, run a “Food Drive” (please keep us informed if you are having one), student community service, help raise funds.
We are now seeking new volunteers who are able to join us for at least one shift, once a month, for a minimum of three months. Most jobs include packing/lifting/moving bags or boxes that weight 15 pounds (or more) and walking.
Assist the Senior Center Director with a variety of clerical office supports which may include grant writing, entering computer data, proofreading, counting money and preparing deposits and assisting other Center staff. Flexible hours per week or month.
Greeting people coming to the Center, answering the phone and taking messages, recording calls, answer questions for people, assist staff people as needed, assist with events as needed, keep activity sheets updated, monitor restroom supplies. Weekly scheduled 4 or more hours.
Develop and support long-term relationships with neighbors which may include friendly visits, chores, yard and garden work, shopping, running errands, being available to call on elderly neighbor to lend a hand or an ear. Flexible hours per week.
Assist Center Staff with events, activities and general operation of site. On call as needed.
Make minor repairs in the homes of elders who request some assistance. No special license required, but person needs to have a variety of skills and able to provide a variety of services. Bring your own tools if needed. Homeowner pays for materials needed. On call as needed.