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.

The CVCOA Volunteer Approach 

We engage community through volunteerism efforts which help CVCOA achieve our mission to support Central Vermonters to age with dignity and choice.
We prioritize volunteer activities that increase social connection for both the recipients of the volunteer services and the volunteers themselves.
We match volunteers with the right opportunity for them at both CVCOA and our 13 partner meal site programs.

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

Join a community of volunteers dedicated to supporting Central Vermonters to age with dignity and choice! We are an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee and receive funds through their 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. 

Current Open Needs:

Nutrition

  • Meal servers are needed at the senior centers in Randolph, Chelsea, and Royalton.
  • Meals on Wheels drivers are needed for Monday and Friday routes in both Morrisville and Waterbury.
  • Substitute Meals on Wheels drivers are needed everywhere and especially in Chelsea, Royalton, Bradford, Montpelier, and East Montpelier. This is a great first step to getting involved with Meals on Wheels.

 

Physical Activity

  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Wellness Class Leader needed at Twin Valley Senior Center for an existing class that takes place on Monday and Wednesdays at 9am. The volunteer will complete training and become certified to co-lead this well-attended class.
  • Falls Prevention Tai Chi Wellness Class Leaders are needed in all areas. Volunteers attend area classes, complete training, and then lead a class series at an area senior center, library or other community space.
  • Walk with Ease leaders need in all areas. Volunteers complete a brief training and then lead a walking group in their local community.

 

Social Connection and Support

  • Good Neighbor Volunteers are needed in all areas to provide companionship and one-on-one support to older neighbors. Volunteers may provide companionship, give rides to medical appointments, assist with grocery shopping, help to organize?papers, engage in creative activities, provide respite, help with chores or minor home repairs, and more. Get matched with a neighbor or two based on your preferences and availability. 
  • Volunteer Garden Companions are needed for the upcoming growing season. Get to know a neighbor and help them maintain or establish a garden.
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Leader to support caregivers in our area. Volunteers complete a training and then co-facilitate the 6-week class.
  • Technology Volunteers are needed in all areas. Join a growing team of volunteers who support older neighbors to navigate the ever-evolving digital space. Serve as a Digital Navigator for 1-3 older neighbors, hold Tech Support Office Hours at your local Senior Center, help deliver training classes, and more. We work with you to customize the opportunity based on availability and interest. 

Click Here to Get Started Today!

You can also download a PDF application to print and send back to CVCOA at 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641.

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