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We can’t do it without YOU!
Council on Aging serves approximately 1,400 seniors each day of the week and another 300 on the weekend. We could not even begin to take such good care of this community’s older adults without our more-than 1300 volunteers each year.
Due to COVID 19, our volunteer needs have changed. Please email Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com for specific information.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Drivers deliver meals to home-bound seniors. Click here
to complete form for more information.
Volunteers assist with discussion, exercise, entertainment, crafts and/or food service.
Volunteers work with seniors who need emotional support. Training Included.
Assists in food prep, setting tables, acting as a host/hostess, serving meals to participants or cleaning up after meal service.
Intergenerational Volunteer Opportunities
Those who may be interested in dining with homebound seniors and volunteering for this
program, please call or email Noelle Johnson at 707-525-0143 x129 or njohnson@councilonaging.com.
Assists the Meals on Wheels kitchen staff with meal prep and packaging . This is the only volunteer position that counts towards community service hours for court referral.
Special Events
Volunteers help us accomplish successful fundraising events.
Each volunteer applicant is interviewed, receives an orientation to Council on Aging’s services, and training pertaining to their placement.
All volunteers who will work directly with senior clients must have a criminal background check.
For more information, please call Leigh Galten at 707-525-0143 ext. 121 or email lgalten@councilonaging.com.
Internship Opportunities
Contact lgalten@councilonaging.com to learn about our internship opportunities in our Nutrition Department. Typically geared towards Nursing, Gerontology and Nutrition students.
