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Volunteer With Us!

We have many different opportunities available that require as little time as a few hours each month. Schedules are flexible and are determined by the volunteer and individual they are serving or program they are volunteering with. We accept both individuals and groups! 

Individual volunteers must complete an application, have a clear background screen, and attend an orientation. 
Internships: We have a variety of internships available that can be tailored to fit the interests of the students. 
Friendly Visiting: Volunteers meet weekly with a senior or person with disabilities to help with socialization and alleviate feelings of isolation. Volunteers and clients often go out of the home (with the volunteer transporting) and go to parks, movies, out to eat, or other activities. 
Grocery Shopping and Food Delivery: Volunteers pick up the items at the grocery store or food pantries and deliver to the seniors on a regular basis. Volunteers can also assist with the transportation, shopping, and unloading upon return. 
Yard Clean Up: One-time projects that help keep homes safe, improve accessibility, and make sure homes are adhering to city code. Projects can include lawn mowing, leaf clean up, snow removal, flower bed clean up, and more. 
Group Projects: Please contact us to find a good fit for your group!
Volunteer Form

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in a specific volunteer opportunity, please fill out the form above and use additional info to tell us how you'd like to participate. We need you!
Individual volunteers must complete an application, have a clear background screen, and attend an orientation.

Active & Aging Volunteers

Friday, September 13th, 8am - 2pm
Active & Aging Health & Resource Fair is our annual event and fundraiser. We are looking for 5-10 volunteers to help us out with the event by setting up tables, helping vendors find where they're supposed to go, checking in guests, and any other thing that someone might need help with. We would primarily need help from 8am - 10am and 1pm - 2pm for setup and clean up. 

Adopt a Grandparent Volunteers

Ongoing
Our "Adopt a Grandparent" program is one of the biggest that always needs people willing to volunteer with seniors in our community. No matter your age, there are ways you can help. Friendly visiting is about reducing social isolation and could look like taking your person to the park or to lunch, calling them on the phone to check in on them, or simply hanging out and talking to them.
We also have internship opportunities! Check out our jobs page for active internships. 

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