The ideal applicant for this position has extra time on their hands and desires to use that time in service to seniors and vision impaired adults in Detroit area communities. This is a volunteer position, which includes a mileage reimbursement of $0.75 per occupied mile for those drivers who request it. Schedules are very flexible,…
We need help throughout everyday to assist residents in Bingo, Crafts, Story Time, Cards and Games. Any amount of time you have to make our resident’s day brighter.
The AARP Tax Aide program helps seniors each year by preparing federal/state tax returns free of charge. Last tax year, we were unable to offer the program due to a lack of volunteers who wanted to become tax preparers. Volunteers must know their way around a computer, take a tax law training in December, pass…
We are in need of volunteers in the following areas: Art/Craft Classes, Commodities Distribution, Decorating, Foot Clinic Volunteers, Front Door Greeters, Fundraising- 50/50, Quilt Raffle, Super Books, Handymen or Handywomen, Newsletter Mailing, Transportation Drivers, and Wood Shop Hosts.
Volunteers from the local community help residents engage in activities such as exercise, art, small groups and games. Volunteers participate in larger events such as concerts, parties, and holiday decorating. Some volunteers share their musical talents or bring their certified therapy pets. Others spend time one-on-one with a resident. They might read a book, write…
Volunteers deliver meals, chat with seniors, and check on their health and well-being. Route sheets are given to the volunteer to follow in meal deliveries. Volunteers must be background-checked per program requirements and submit a copy of their current driver’s license and current insurance at least once a year.
If you have an outgoing personality, sense of humor, and commitment to helping seniors, consider volunteering to help at one of our Senior Dining Centers in Berrien, Cass or Van Buren Counties. Along with helping with meal preparation and service, you might be asked by the seniors to join them in a card game, or…
Volunteers are on call & respond to home manager requests for minor repairs. Seasonal Yard Maintenance Volunteers. Spring & Fall Yard Clean Up Volunteers. Special Projects include Eagle Scouts & skilled corporate groups.
Stocking, shelving and organizing goods, picking up donated goods, filling orders. Mailing Volunteers fold, stuff, label & stamp all mailed event invitations, etc. Technology & Social Media Support Volunteers.
Volunteers offer companionship, often teaching or sharing a special talent or interest, with an individual resident or all residents of a specific home. Resident-volunteer relationships develop while enjoying time together. Volunteer visits may include doing crafts, art projects, puzzles, playing games, cooking, playing Wii, enjoying sports, planting an herb garden, playing musical instrument or sharing…