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Volunteer Opportunity: Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults!

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ORGANIZATION: Village in the Ville

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Volunteer Opportunity: Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults!
Are you looking to give back to your community and make a meaningful impact? Join us at Village in the Ville, located in Clintonville, Ohio. We support and enrich the lives of older adults as part of the Greater Columbus Network of Villages. We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated volunteers who understand that we all have something to give and all of us, at some point, will have something we need.

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Companionship & Social Engagement: Spend time with older adults, provide companionship, and engage in fun activities like playing games, reading, or simply chatting.

Assistance with Daily Activities: Help older adults with tasks such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, or light housekeeping.
Transportation Support: Provide safe rides to appointments, social events, or community activities.
Community Event Support: Assist in organizing and running events that promote socialization, health, and well-being for older adults.

Handyman: Assist with small home modifications.

Tech Support: Help neighbors learn to use their available technology.

Gardening and yard care: Help a neighbor maintain their yard, including gardening, weeding, lawn mowing, or leaf raking.

Snow Removal: During the winter help clear safe paths for older adults to get out and about.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Volunteers are fundamental for ensuring that our older neighbors can age-in-place - that is, in their homes and our community for as long as possible!
Flexible Hours: We offer various shifts to fit your schedule.
Training & Support: We provide all necessary training and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident in your role.
Meet New People: Connect with other volunteers and community members while giving back.
Feel the Gratitude: There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s day.


No prior experience necessary! We just ask for a kind heart and willingness to help.

If you’re ready to make a difference and bring joy to the lives of older adults, we’d love to hear from you.

To sign up or learn more, please contact Timna Haines at 614-404-1521, or Timna.haines@clintonvillecrc.org.

www.villageintheville.org

More opportunities with Village in the Ville

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Village in the Ville

Location:

3222 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43202, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to cultivate a community rooted in connectedness that celebrates diversity and promotes reciprocal volunteer assistance among older adults.

Description

Although we are a program of the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center, we are a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Our story;

A small group of friends noticed the need to support aging folks in Clintonville. They founded Village in the Ville in 2015 after learning about Villages, which are communities that help older folks overcome the challenges of aging.

Our organization has grown to about 100 members and 70 active volunteers. We have helped dozens of our members stay in their homes, rather than moving into nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

We provide services for our members that become harder with age. Our opportunities include, but are not limited to, helping members with; yard care, grocery shopping, transportation to their doctors' appointments, home repair, meal preparation, technology assistance, and snow removal during the winter.

Weekly, we hold events for Village members. Recently, events have included visiting parks, museums, restaurants, pumpkin patches, and shops (in masks, with social distancing). Also, we frequently offer virtual yoga, tai chi, computer proficiency, and art classes, along with regular virtual book club meetings and coffee hours. Frequently, we invite experts to speak to members about various topics, like social justice and health.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

3222 North High St.Columbus, OH 43202

(40.02792,-83.01421)
 

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Music Arts
  • Administrative Support
  • Event Planning / Management
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Driver's License Needed

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 10
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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