Volunteer to Help Older Adults

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Caring for your neighbor

Experience the joy of giving back and making a meaningful difference in your community. By volunteering to assist homebound adults with essential errands like grocery shopping and medical appointments, you’re not just providing a ride – you’re offering companionship, support, and peace of mind. Your kindness helps aging adults maintain their independence, access vitally-needed services, and stay connected. Together, we can foster a healthier, happier, and more vibrant community for all. Discover the benefits of volunteering with Duet, where you can enrich your life and the lives of others on a schedule that works for you.

It’s so easy to find someone you can help!

Our interactive Services Map is a useful tool to show you the homebound adults on our wait list who need a caring volunteer just like you. Each symbol represents an actual person within a one mile radius of their location who is currently waiting to get groceries, friendly visiting, or assistance with paperwork or technology.

Normally our highest demand for volunteer services is to provide grocery shopping assistance and transportation to medical appointments. (Note: transportation to medical appointments is not represented on the interactive map)

Once you become a registered volunteer with us, you will be matched with a neighbor in need.

Start with Volunteer Orientation

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		Grocery Shopping For
		Grocery Shopping With

		Friendly Visiting
		Friendly Phoning

		Paperwork Assistance
		Tech Assist

Grocery shopping

Shopping “for” or “with” a Neighbor 2-4 times a month.

Paperwork assistance

Help with mail, bill payments, insurance forms, etc. 1-4 times per month, most commonly for individuals who are visually impaired and/or affected by severe arthritis.

Minor handyperson services

Minor home repairs, generally completed in one or two visits.

Rides to doctor’s appointments

Transport homebound Neighbors to medical appointments. Opportunities are flexible to meet your needs.

Friendly visiting and friendly phoning

Friendly visits are usually once per week for about an hour. Friendly phone calls are 2-3 short conversations per week.

Technology assistance

Assist homebound seniors with use of technology including smart phones, tv remotes, computers etc.

Join an Upcoming Volunteer Orientation

To get started volunteering with Duet, RSVP for an orientation below or email volunteer@duetaz.org.

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Volunteer Orientation Date

Please choose the 90-minute Volunteer Orientation you'd like to attend. If none of these work for you, we are able to schedule another time to accommodate your needs.

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Eligibility Requirements

Volunteers in Homebound Adult Services are required to have an active Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card and clearance through the state’s Centralized Background Check process. Any volunteer who transports Neighbors in their car are also required to submit a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.

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Experience the benefits of volunteering for older adults

Engaging in voluntary work with aging adults provides immense personal growth and community enhancement. Volunteers experience the profound satisfaction of helping and gaining unique insights into their challenges. This involvement not only fosters empathy but also strengthens community ties. Each act of service contributes to a more connected and supportive environment, allowing volunteers to develop new skills, find fulfillment in their contributions, and see the tangible impact of their efforts on the community’s well-being.