There are many ways to get involved!  

Assist your elderly or disabled neighbors:

• Visitor Chat, play cards, watch videos, share coffee - there are many meaningful ways to provide companionship while you develop a relationship with an isolated person. Visit 1-2 times a month or weekly for six months or longer.
  
  
• Transportation This is the most frequently requested area for volunteer assistance. Drive participants to medical appointments, etc. While days and times are flexible, daytime help is particularly needed. Assist frequently or occasionally, with one particular neighbor or different participants as needed.
  
  
• Shopping Assistance Assist a neighbor with grocery shopping or errands on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis at a mutually agreed upon time. This simple task can be a great help to someone with limited mobility.
  
  
• Other types of assistance are a times requested by our neighborhood elders, including respite care, telephone reassurance, companion on outings, household projects and yard work.
  

Help the program function smoothly:

• Neighborhood contact / outreach Do you know your neighbors, or would you like to? Help us identify neighbors who could use assistance or might like to volunteer. Minimal time commitment required, days/times are flexible.
  
  
• Office Assistance Help with clerical tasks, preparing mailings, etc. Telephone and computer work are also available.
  
  
• Coordination Assist staff to follow up with our program participants and volunteers
  
  
• Committee Work Help guide the Healthy Seniors by becoming a part of the planning team.
  
  
• Other ________________ This is your neighborhood program. What can you offer that will help people stay safely in their homes? Tell us your ideas!
  

Many volunteer opportunities are suitable for families or small groups. An orientation to the program and specialized training is provided for all volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer, or if you would like more information, please contact us.