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.

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50th Anniversary Celebration

50 Years of Community Care

Founded in 1976 as the Coalition of Aging and Adult Services by Lower Merion residents Ann Cestare and Isabell Hardy, ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth has provided a compassionate safety net for 50 years. Our mission is to help older and disabled adults remain in their homes with dignity while strengthening food and financial security for community members in need.

What began with volunteer drivers and friendly visitors has grown into a countywide network of support. Today, ElderNet serves Montgomery County through three core programs: Care Management, connecting individuals to health care, housing, and benefits; Volunteer Services, offering escorted rides, home visits, and light household assistance; and the Ada Mutch Community Resource Center and Food Pantry, providing nutritious food, emergency financial help, and case management.

Our vision is a community where older and disabled adults feel respected, connected, and never isolated. Through personalized, community-based support, ElderNet fosters independence, reduces isolation, and promotes well-being—today and for generations to come.

Join the Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 10am- 2pm

Bryn Mawr Gazebo at 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Live Music & Entertainment

Food, Drinks, and Fun Activities

Raffle Baskets & Prizes

Free to attend.

Honoring our Founders

Founded in 1976 as the Coalition of Aging and Adult Services, ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth was established by community leaders Ann Cestare and Isabell Hardy in response to a simple but powerful belief: that older adults deserve dignity, connection, and support as they age.

What began as a grassroots effort to help neighbors remain safely in their homes has grown into a trusted network of care, compassion, and advocacy—serving generations of older and disabled adults across our community.

We honor the vision, commitment, and lasting legacy of our founders, whose leadership continues to guide ElderNet’s mission 50 years later.

Timeline Highlights

ElderNet Timeline Highlights

1976
ElderNet, formerly known as the Lower Merion–Narberth Coalition on Aging and Adult Services, was established by community leaders with the mission of helping older adults remain living safely in their homes by providing free, volunteer-based programs that filled gaps left by other services.

1985
In response to an emerging community need, ElderNet expanded its mission to include providing free services to adults of all ages living with disabilities, helping them remain safely and independently in their homes.

July 1, 1996
The organization officially announced a name change to ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth. The new name was selected through a community contest, with the winning entry submitted by Mary Giersch of Ardmore. “ElderNet” was chosen to best represent the agency’s goal of helping economically disadvantaged older adults live independently in their own homes.

2009
As food insecurity increased among community members seeking assistance, ElderNet responded by opening the Ada Mutch Community Resource Center. The Center houses ElderNet’s food pantry, a licensed social worker, and a registered nurse provided through a collaboration with Bryn Mawr Hospital, expanding ElderNet’s role as a hub for nutrition, health, and supportive services.

Support ElderNet’s Mission

Partner with ElderNet to celebrate 50 years of service and strengthen our impact for the next 50. Become a sponsor and gain visibility while making a meaningful difference.

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Real Stories, Real Impact

“ I can’t begin to thank you enough for everything you do. It’s deeply appreciated. Even though I’m on the struggle bus, I also try to help another person when I can.” – ElderNet Participant Ms. S (age 84)

“I want to thank you. I’m really blessed to have ElderNet to help me get through my difficult times.” – ElderNet Participant Ms. C (age 85)

“I love ElderNet. They are Godsend to me. With ElderNet help, I am connected to the outside world and feel like a human.” – ElderNet Participant, Ms. F (age 73)

“While dropping off my weekly donation to the food pantry, a lady knocked on my window to thank me for contributing to the pantry so that people could benefit from my generosity. I thanked her, saying that I had been blessed all my life and I simply wanted to give back in some small way. This conversation made my day!” – ElderNet Volunteer Ms. D

50th Anniversary Sponsors

Community Champion

Circle of Care

Neighbors in Action

Friends of ElderNet

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