Volunteer Opportunities
Office Volunteers
Office volunteers play a vital role in the daily operations of the Senior Advocate’s office. Responsibilities vary widely and may include:
- Answering phones
- Assembling training or information packets
- Computer work
- Filing
- Mailings
- Making copies
- Special projects as needed
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
- Helping Hands Volunteer
- Information Desk Volunteer
- Kiddy Buddy
- Marketing Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Special Events
- Telephone Reassurance
- Triad Volunteer
Helping Hands Volunteer
Helping Hands assists older adults and individuals with disabilities when they don’t have other resources available to help them fix their homes or maintain their yards. The office receives many calls seeking help with painting, building and installing ramps, mowing grass or raking leaves. This is a great opportunity for faith-based organizations, civic associations, neighborhoods, and businesses. Volunteers provide an effective work force to help improve their communities.
For additional information contact Dave Van Aken.
Information Desk Volunteer
Volunteers answer calls, provide information and document the call accurately and completely. The volunteer must have a desire to be of service and be able to respond to a wide variety of callers in a non judgmental manner.
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
Kiddy Buddy
Volunteers, 18 or older, will assist another adult in supervising children whose guardians are attending Kinship Connection, a support group for grandparents and other kin who are raising a child. Activities and a snack will be provided to the children.
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
Marketing Assistant
This volunteer will help create event announcements, press releases, creative signage, and articles for publications using the AP Style. The individual may serve on the newsletter committee or assist with grant research and writing. A good candidate for this position will be self-motivated, creative, well organized and artistic. The volunteer should also be skilled at Microsoft Office and able to work independently.
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
Research Assistant
The volunteer will help research various programs, plans and costs and help inventory existing services for older adults.
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
Special Events
These volunteers provide customer service and general support for a variety of special events sponsored by the Senior Advocate’s office. Because of the changing nature of our special events, duties may vary considerably. Essential duties include greeting participants, assisting event coordinators, working the event, and providing information about the activities during the event. Past events include:
- Care Giving Workshops
- Fun at the Fairground
- Health and Senior Fairs
- Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
- Student Essay Contest
- Triad Senior Day
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
Volunteers provide brief, daily telephone calls to older adults or disabled county residents to verify their well-being and provide a community connection. This service provides peace of mind and reassurance to the person living alone. Calls are made on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and on Tuesday afternoons from the Senior Advocate’s office.
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.
Triad Volunteer
The individual works with Chesterfield Triad to educate seniors and caregivers about programs, services, techniques and systems that aid in crime prevention and improve the quality of life for senior citizens. The program offers many free safety programs and services. For Triad Senior Day in May, the individual may help with soliciting donations, recruiting vendors, setting up, taking down and working the event.
For additional information contact the office of Aging and Disability Services by phone at 804-768-7878 or email Aging & Disability Services.