Provide transportation for seniors to medically-related or other essential appointments. Appointments occur between Mondays through Fridays between normal business hours. Drivers select geographic service areas they wish to serve.
Provide seniors assistance with their mail, correspondence, bill paying, check book balancing or other budgeting assistance under the supervision of a Care Manager. Individuals with a banking or business background or related experience are encouraged to apply.
Provide grocery shopping services for homebound, frail or disabled seniors. Services include assisting clients with grocery lists, shopping for needed items, and assisting clients with stocking food items, if needed. While providing a vital service, shoppers also provide important socialization and companionship.
Friendly visitors offer companionship and conversation to homebound or disabled seniors without family members or other support systems. They may participate in activities of mutual interest, such as going for a walk or accompanying them for lunch. The goal is to reduce loneliness and isolation if there are no other friends or family members available and to provide important friendship and support, as well as to the likelihood of elder abuse and neglect among frail, homebound seniors.For some seniors, this individual may be the only visitor they have.
Volunteers provide an array of services for seniors in and around their homes. These services may include: minor home repairs and installation, yard clean up, gardening, packing, organizing and more. Moving services are also offered on an as-needed basis. Volunteers with their own tools are encouraged to apply.
Assist ElderHelp staff and programs that provide services to seniors. Opportunities include: assisting with development and event planning, assisting in the preparation of materials for fairs or events, developing application packets and training materials, and assisting with mass mailings. Office volunteers also provide coverage when the staff receptionist is unavailable, which includes: greeting clients, answering phones and other duties as needed.
Assist seniors by tidying up common areas of the home, while providing socialization. Tasks may include sweeping, mopping, vacuming, cleaning countertops, window washing, storing and organizing items.
Assist with data entry, event preparation, phone-a-thons, thank-a-thons, and other activities as needed.