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103 people are interested
Support Your Community - Volunteer with Older Adults
ORGANIZATION: Ashby Village
Please visit the new page to apply.
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103 people are interested
Volunteer with us! A small amount of your time can mean the world to an older adult in our community, and we regularly hear from our volunteers that they benefit, too! Ashby Village volunteers enjoy:
- Being a part of something bigger than themselves,
- Staying active - physically, mentally and socially, and
- Connecting with others and feeling part of community
With remote and in-person opportunities, volunteering with Ashby Village offers the flexibility to choose how, when and where you apply your talents, skills and experience. A sample of volunteer opportunities directly supporting members includes:
- Providing rides
- Assisting with technology (Mac and PC)
- Shopping for groceries, delivering meals, and preparing food
- Making friendly visits and checking in by phone
- Performing small home repairs
- Assisting with gardening and plant care
Additional volunteer opportunities are available on program teams and in the Ashby Village office, such as:
- Planning technology education for members
- Planning and supporting in-person and online events
- Providing office administrative support
- Supporting our marketing and communications (photography, video, social media and/or writing talents)
If you’re interested in learning more, let’s chat! Contact Ashby Village at volunteer@ashbyvillage.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerWithAV and complete an application today! Must be 16 years or older to apply.
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About Ashby Village
Location:
1821 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707, US
Mission Statement
Ashby Village is a vibrant East Bay nonprofit organization that connects older adults with each other and resources to age well in the places they call home and to engage in their communities. We’re committed to building an inclusive organization and culture that advances access to practical services and social and cultural programs for older adults from all backgrounds and economic means. We’re aging together with dignity, purpose, and self-determination in the diverse, multi-generational communities we cherish.
Description
Volunteers are essential to our village community! Ashby Village volunteers support a broad range of social and cultural activities built by and for members, and they assist members with practical services such as rides to doctor appointments, friendly visits, technology assistance, and grocery shopping.
Ashby Village volunteers enjoy:
- Being a part of something bigger than themselves,
- Staying active - physically, mentally and socially, and
- Connecting with others and feeling part of community
With remote and in-person opportunities, volunteering with Ashby Village offers the flexibility to choose how, when and where you apply your talents, skills and experience. A sample of volunteer opportunities directly supporting members includes:
- Providing rides
- Assisting with technology (Mac and PC)
- Shopping for groceries
- Making friendly visits
- Performing small home repairs
- Assisting with gardening
Additional volunteer opportunities are available assisting program teams and in the Ashby Village office, such as:
- Supporting technology education for members
- Helping to plan and support events
- Providing office administrative support
- Supporting marketing and communications with your website, photography, social media and/or writing talents
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1821 Catalina AveBerkeley, CA 94707
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Transportation
- Gardening
- Organization
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedule. You choose your time commitment.
- Orientation and training and background check are required. Current auto insurance, driver's license, and motor vehicle report are required if Driving is a category that the volunteer wants to do.