Elder Help of San Diego

ElderHelp Volunteers & Eligibility Requirements

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world; Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead

We invite you to join over 350 San Diego volunteers who assist homebound, needy and/or disabled seniors so they may remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Many are alone without families to help. By breaking this isolation, seniors in their later years experience a higher level of safety, security, and an increased sense of value within their community.

For just a few hours each week, volunteers can grocery shop for the homebound, visit with seniors, monitor daily safety net phone calls, help with mail or bill paying, escort a senior needing assistance to their doctor or other important appointments, walk or care for the pets of seniors recovering from an injury or hospitalization or provide occasional handyman, moving or gardening assistance. Other volunteers provide important reception, clerical and computer support to office staff. See a complete and detailed list of all Volunteer Opportunities.

Getting started is easy! Read over the Volunteer Eligibility Requirements then download the Volunteer Application and return it by mail, e-mail or fax. Once the application is received, it will be reviewed and you will be contacted to attend the next upcoming orientation.

Volunteer Eligibility Requirements

Direct service volunteers must be 18 years of age. Exceptions: Social work and gerontology intern placements or Community/Volunteer Partners (e.g. schools, Girl Scouts, philanthropic youth groups, under school or parent supervision)
Must provide own transportation
Must provide three non-related references and agree to a background check and sign Declaration of Non-Criminal background.
A one-hour personal interview and three hour training session follows the reference and background check

ElderHelp volunteers are very special, caring persons respected by their peers, the staff and the community.
Won’t you join the ElderHelp team to help keep our elders safe, healthy and happy? You can make a significant difference in a senior’s life.

For more information regarding volunteer opportunities at ElderHelp of San Diego, please contact Cynthia Beisiegel at 619-284-9281 ext. 14, or via our online Contact Form.

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Volunteer Application

Ready to volunteer? Download our volunteer application here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Working in full partnership with ElderHelp staff, volunteers provide the extra services that enhance the quality of life for a senior.

Community Partnerships

ElderHelp Community Partners are organizations and corporations whose employees have an interest and passion for the welfare of seniors in the community.