Volunteering

Your time and energy make our services possible for free

“One is not born into the world to do everything, but to do something.”
-Henry David Thoreau

Thanks to hundreds of volunteers, we bring help and hope to older adults facing challenges associated with aging. Because of our dedicated volunteers, we offer many free-of-charge services that improve the lives of thousands.

We invite you to become our partner, and make a difference in someone else’s life.

Choose which volunteer area interests you:

Volunteering for homebound adults

Volunteering by sharing your skills and expertise

Volunteering for Homebound Adults

If you are interested in directly helping a homebound elder, you may provide a variety of simple services. After you attend a one-time orientation, we will work to find someone in your neighborhood who you can help. Note: these volunteer services are only provided in Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale (south of Frank Lloyd Wright), Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills.

We’re flexible! Choose the following:

• Service you would like to provide
• Area of town in which to serve
• Hours and days you would like to help

Here are the services you may choose from:

• Grocery shopping “For” or “With” someone to grocery store, 1x per week
• Transportation Escort someone to medical appointment, 1x per week
• Friendly visiting 1 visit per week for about 1 hour
• Friendly phoning 2 or 3 phone calls per week, 10 minute conversations
• Paperwork Assistance Sort mail, bill paying, insurance forms, etc. 1x per week/month
• Handyman Services Minor home repairs, completed in 1 or 2 visits
• Respite Assistance Break for caregiver; companion to homebound person; 1x week, no hands-on care
• Computer Assistance Teach homebound seniors basic email, internet skills; 1x week, 1 – 2 hours, 12 weeks

Who can volunteer to provide these services?

Anyone who is interested in directly helping a homebound adult. If you are under 18, you can participate as a volunteer, but you cannot help provide transportation. Many volunteers also work full time jobs – most services are flexible enough to be done in the evening or on weekends, around the volunteers schedule.

Can I start volunteering today?

You start by attending a volunteer orientation. All of our volunteers are trained and insured. We want you to be comfortable when you start helping a “neighbor.”

Check our Calendar for Orientation Dates
Register for an orientation

More questions?
Visit our FAQ

Volunteering by sharing your skills and expertise

We need volunteers with a variety of backgrounds and experience. We’re committed to matching your skills with our needs.
Many volunteers serve on and help with:

• Fundraising committees
• Special events
• Community relations
• Outreach
• Office help, Mailings and more

Learn more about these opportunities
E-mail us to get started

Choose from the following:

• Outreach Liaisons: Contact and engage organizations, congregations, individuals and other entities for support and partnership. Participate in self-directed teams.
• Corporate Relations: Develop relationships with corporations, businesses, and professionals to recruit direct service volunteers and support.
• Fund Development: Develop relationships with businesses and individuals to increase donor base and financial support; secure event sponsorships.
• Endowment Building: Work with staff and planned-giving professionals to expand our endowment fund
• Become a Volunteer Trainer: Identify and engage current and new volunteers in leadership roles
• Home Repair Coordinator: Match volunteers with neighbors needing home repairs; publicize service
• Plan Events: Work with staff to develop, plan, and execute details of many special events
• Committees: Work on one of many committees that plan fundraisers and special events
• Office help: Join our staff in the office and help us complete many tasks

Volunteering FAQ

• How do I volunteer?
• What do your volunteers do?
• How much time is involved?
• What if I can only help on weekends?
• What opportunities do you offer to put my skills and interests to work?
• I would like to help a homebound adult, but I travel a lot in the summer. Is that ok?
• If I volunteer for transportation, am I reimbursed for mileage?
• Do volunteers do yard work or housework?
• Do your volunteers prepare meals?