Money Management
Assist low-income elders with bill-paying, reconciling bank statements, bank errands, and managing their money. Time commitment: four to six hours per month at your convenience, renewable each year. Brief training required. Both bill-payers and representative payees are needed. We are also seeking volunteer monitors to review client records. Skills: Ability to balance a checkbook and reconcile bank statements, sensitivity to elders, reliability, willingness to do minimal paperwork, respect for confidentiality.
Office Assistant
Periodically throughout the year you will be called when needed to perform Clerical Duties, Mailings, and/or Telephone Assistance. Weekdays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, as needed.
Patient Advocate
As a volunteer in the Patient Advocate Program, you will be matched with an older adult who needs help with his or her medical care. You will become familiar with the person’s medical issues and accompany them to doctor’s visits to ensure their concerns are addressed, provide emotional support and ensure they understand the doctor’s diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions. Training is provided. Skills: Sensitivity to aging and disability issues, reliability, good communication. Patience with waiting for arranged transportation and sensitivity to disabilities– including mobility impairments or anxiety– is a must!
Technology Coaches
Volunteer coaches help older adults navigate technology basics, providing three succinct sessions per client to help with device set-up and instruction for email, Zoom, and other common applications.
Advice is limited to devices our volunteers can assist with, such as Kindle tablets, newer computers, and smart phones. The program won’t function as a Help Desk, but can help older adults get started and recommend other local resources that offer more in-depth classes or tutoring.
If needed, the program includes an initial visit to the older adult’s residence to drop off a device and/or materials, link to wifi, and install apps. Following-up sessions are over the phone. In-person visits are subject to a COVID-19 protocol (including pre-screening and PPE) and are limited to 15 minutes. Weekday availability is ideal, so that our staff can provide support.