Volunteering

Your time and energy make our services possible for free

Thanks to hundreds of dedicated volunteers, we bring help and hope to older adults facing challenges associated with aging. We offer many free-of-charge services.

We invite you join us and make a difference in someone else’s life.

Choose a volunteer area:

Helping homebound adults
Sharing your skills
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Helping Homebound Adults

If you are interested in directly helping a homebound senior, you may provide a variety of simple services. After you attend a one-time orientation, we will work to find a “neighbor” who you can help.

Note: Services are offered ONLY in:

• Phoenix
• Fountain Hills
• Glendale
• Paradise Valley
• Peoria
• Scottsdale (south of Frank Lloyd Wright)

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 to provide:

• 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 may volunteer. If you are under 18, you may volunteer but you cannot provide transportation. Many of our volunteers work full-time jobs – so most services are flexible enough to be done in the evening or on weekends, around a volunteer’s 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.” To register for an orientation just tell us your name and which orientation you wish to attend.

Check our Calendar for Orientation Dates
Register for an orientation

More questions?
Visit our FAQ

Sharing your skills

We need volunteers with a variety of backgrounds and experience. We’re committed to matching your skills with our needs. Volunteers are needed in these areas:

E-Mail us to learn more about these opportunities

• Outreach: Contact and engage organizations, congregations, individuals and other entities for support and partnership.
• 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
• 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 special events
• Committees: 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 to help homebound adults?
• 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?