Volunteers Needed!

Take a small step and join something big.

You can make a tremendous impact in the lives of older adults in your community! Whether you have a couple hours per month or several hours a week, CVCOA has volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule.

Can You Walk the Walk?

We want You to lead a 6-week walking group for older adults in your community!

Help yourself and others gain the amazing benefits of walking plus increased social connection.

Contact us at [email protected] or call (802) 479-0531 to learn more.

People need a helping hand to stay in the homes and communities they love.

CVCOA has proudly sponsored the area’s AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for more than two decades. AmeriCorps brings people together to help their communities solve challenging problems. Central Vermont Council on Aging’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program engages volunteers age 55+ in a wide range of activities that lead to healthy futures for older adults in Central Vermont. Today, 90% of our volunteers serve in our AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program.

Our volunteer roles address three core areas of need for older adults:

  • Nutrition
  • Physical Activity
  • Social Connection and Support

Volunteers make a direct and positive difference. We offer many opportunities for you to make a difference – in your own life as well as those of others.

Volunteer orientation and training are provided. Background checks are required to ensure the safety of our clients. You may also be interested in joining our Board of Directors.

Current Volunteer Opportunities across Central Vermont:

  • Meals on Wheels Drivers: Deliver nutritious meals and provide wellness check-ins to older adults in your community. Regular and substitute drivers are needed across central Vermont.
  • Kitchen Support: Volunteers help prepare meals for congregate lunches and for Meals on Wheels recipients. They process vegetables, cook, clean, and package food.
  • Good Neighbor Volunteers: Offer companionship, assist with grocery shopping, provide rides to medical appointments, help with household chores, and more. This flexible program matches you with one older neighbor that fits your interests and schedule. Some support can be done remotely.
  • Wellness Class Leaders: Lead an exercise and wellness class, such as the evidence-based Tai Chi for Falls Prevention or Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, to help older adults stay engaged and healthy.
  • Creative Companions: Engage in creative activities with older adults, encouraging conversation and social connection through the Creative Aging program. Support can be provided remotely or in person.
  • Garden Companions: Assist older adults with gardening tasks, helping them establish or maintain garden beds for fresh food and flowers.
  • Office and Administrative Support: Provide assistance with fundraising, special events, and office tasks to help CVCOA or a Senior Center run smoothly. Support can be provided remotely or in person.
  • Board of Directors: Serve on CVCOA’s Board to help guide the organization’s mission and strategic direction.

 

Click Here to Get Started Today!

Ready to complete an application? You can download our electronic application and email to [email protected].

Or email us directly at [email protected] for more information about volunteer opportunities.