Volunteer Application

ElderNet provides a safety net for older and disabled adults to help them remain in their homes with dignity and strengthens food and financial security for all community members in need of support.

Volunteer Form
ElderNet provides a safety net for older and disabled adults to help them remain in their homes with dignity and strengthens food and financial security for all community members in need of support.
Which do you prefer to be contacted on?
How long have you lived in Pennsylvania?
Race (For Reporting Purposes Only)?
How would you like to help?
Driving to medical appts:
Essential errands to bank, pharmacy, etc
Pantry
Special Events
Grocery shopping
Friendly Caller
Friendly Visitor
Odd Jobs
Other Information Needed:

As part of ElderNet’s application process, we will need a few more pieces of information from you:

  1. A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued ID. This will be used to complete a
    background check for all volunteers.
  2. Have you used any other first or last names? This will help complete the background check.
  3. A copy of your car insurance card. For volunteers who will be escorting participants only. We
    will also need updated insurance information when your policy is renewed or changed.
  4. Three references.

Reference 1

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Reference 2

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Click here to read ElderNet’s 2025–2026 Impact Report.

2400+

Families Served

Our Mission

ElderNet empowers elders and disabled adults in need to remain living in their homes by reducing barriers to healthcare, nutritious food, public benefits and meaningful social connections.

Our Vision

ElderNet envisions a community where elders and disabled adults can thrive in their own homes with dignity and connection, supported by compassionate services, meaningful volunteerism, and a community-wide commitment to care.

Core Values

Respect without judgement, purpose through volunteerism, sense of community, protect well-being, compassion and kindness, dependability and trust, and embracing DEIA. The ElderNet website has a full description of our values. 

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50 Years of Community Care

Thank You for Celebrating ElderNet’s 50th Anniversary! 🎉

On April 25, our community came together to celebrate an incredible milestone—50 years of ElderNet serving older adults and individuals with disabilities with compassion, connection, and support. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in the park to make the day so meaningful and memorable. 

The celebration was filled with laughter, music, friendship, and community spirit, and it would not have been possible without the support of so many dedicated people. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, participants, caregivers, community partners, donors, and friends who have helped shape ElderNet’s impact over the past five decades. 

We extend our sincere appreciation to our generous anniversary sponsors whose support helped bring this celebration to life: 

  • Beaumont at Bryn Mawr 
  • Main Line Hospital 
  • WSFS 
  • Keystone First VIP 
  • Rock Voices Philadelphia 
  • Senior Living Associates 
  • Narberth Ambulance 
  • Neighborly Homecare 
  • Surrey 
  • Elizabeth Hill & Atul Shaw 
  • Old Man Hoops 
  • Dan and Sandy Lang 
  • Sonia Triester 
  • Connie Williams 

We were also honored to have so many community partners help make the day special. Thank you to Wawa for generously donating soft pretzels, Hope’s Cookies for providing delicious cookies enjoyed by all, and the talented Lower Merion High School Jazz Combo for providing wonderful live music that added so much energy and joy to the celebration. 

We were deeply honored to receive recognition from the Township of Lower Merion, presented by Commissioner Gilda Kramer, Esq.; Montgomery County, presented by Nora Angelucci, Deputy Administrator of the Office of Aging Services; and State Senator Amanda Cappelletti, presented by Bettina Pearl, JD, MSS, Deputy Legislative Director. Thank you for celebrating this important milestone with us. 

As we celebrate 50 years of impact, we look ahead with gratitude and excitement for the future. Thank you for being part of the ElderNet community and helping us continue our mission for generations to come.

How We Help

Care Management
Volunteer Services
Community Resource Center & Food Pantry
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