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Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Help frail or homebound seniors stay independent by delivering hot, nutritious meals made fresh each day. Serve as little as 2-4 hours a month, or more it’s up to you. Meals are delivered weekdays at 10:30 a.m. out of Senior Services in Kalamazoo. Delivery takes about 2 hours. Caring and friendly volunteer drivers (drives the route) and hoppers (takes the meal to the door and provides a brief check of the person's well-being) in the Kalamazoo area. Volunteer with your spouse, family member, neighbor, or friend, or meet someone new by being matched with another volunteer. Volunteers enjoy free supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while volunteering.
Date Posted: Oct 19, 2021
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Battle Creek, MI 49017
Volunteers for this program will work on a team to build wheelchair ramps for seniors with mobility challenges. Volunteers can: help assemble ramps on-site at various locations around Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties and/or... help pre-build ramp parts at our Kalamazoo facility (Tuesday and Thursday mornings). On-site ramp builds generally happen on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. However, dates and locations of ramps are subject to change due to weather and other factors. Flexibility is appreciated. Sites will be supervised by experienced Senior Services staff. We offer gas reimbursement for more distant ramp sites. Volunteers should have some familiarity with and ability to safely use basic power tools and hand tools. More advanced carpentry knowledge is useful, but not required. Physical activities include standing for short or prolonged periods of time, carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, and stooping. Limited accommodations can be made when necessary. Volunteers are encouraged to bring basic tools (drill, driver, hammer, tape measure, etc.) if they have them. Minimum age is 18. Ramp builds for group volunteer projects can be scheduled in advance. Senior Services asks volunteers to wear masks when entering our facility or coming into direct contact with clients. When working on projects outside, masks are considered optional. (updated 5/18/21)
Date Posted: Oct 19, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Battle Creek, MI 49017
Help frail or homebound seniors stay independent by delivering hot, nutritious meals made fresh each day. Serve as little as 2-5 hours a month, or more it’s up to you. Meals are delivered weekdays at 10:30 a.m. out of the Burnham Brook Community Center in Battle Creek. Delivery takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. Caring and friendly volunteer drivers (drives the route) and hoppers (takes the meal to the door and provides a brief check of the person's well-being) in the Battle Creek area. Volunteer with your spouse, family member, neighbor, or friend, or meet someone new by being matched with another volunteer. Volunteers enjoy free supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while volunteering, annual volunteer event, and free membership in Rx Optical Vision Advantage Program.
Date Posted: Oct 19, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Volunteers for this program will work on a team to build wheelchair ramps for seniors with mobility challenges. Volunteers can: help pre-build ramp parts at our Kalamazoo facility (Tuesday and Thursday mornings), and/or help assemble ramps on-site at various locations around Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. On-site ramp builds generally happen on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. However, dates and locations of ramps are subject to change due to weather and other factors. Flexibility is appreciated. Sites will be supervised by experienced Senior Services staff. We offer gas reimbursement for more distant ramp sites. Volunteers should have some familiarity with and ability to safely use basic power tools and hand tools. More advanced carpentry knowledge is useful, but not required. Physical activities include standing for short or prolonged periods of time, carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, and stooping. Limited accommodations can be made when necessary. Volunteers are encouraged to bring basic tools (drill, driver, hammer, tape measure, etc.) if they have them. Minimum age is 18. Ramp builds for group volunteer projects can be scheduled in advance. Senior Services asks volunteers to wear masks when entering our facility or coming into direct contact with clients. When working on projects outside, masks are considered optional. (updated 5/18/21)
Date Posted: Oct 19, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49001
RSVP is a national service program that engages people age 55 and better in volunteer service to meet community needs and provides a high quality experience for the volunteers. RSVP partners with nonprofit agencies and schools to connect older adults to volunteer opportunities. Many opportunities are available in Kalamazoo County, with a few offered in Calhoun County. RSVP membership is free and open to volunteers choosing to serve in an RSVP focus area activity (listed below). RSVP volunteers serving in these activities receive membership benefits including limited mileage reimbursement for those who might otherwise find it financially difficult to volunteer, invitation to a volunteer celebration, and supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while serving provided at no cost. We are accepting new RSVP Volunteers to serve in these focus area activities. Deliver Meals on Wheels Tutor or mentor students Give seniors rides to the doctor or grocery store Spend time visiting with homebound seniors Help older adults access health care benefits Assist Veterans at the VA Medical Center Distribute emergency food Tutor adults in reading Make home repairs for low-income seniors Educate older adults on healthy aging Supporting home medical equipment loan program
Date Posted: Oct 19, 2021
