Practical Help. Meaningful Connections.
ElderNet’s Volunteer Services connect older adults and adults with disabilities with caring community members who provide practical assistance, transportation, and companionship.
For participants who may no longer be able to drive, use public transportation, manage certain household tasks, a volunteer can make an everyday task possible and help someone stay connected to the people and places that matter to them.
How Volunteers Help ElderNet Participants
Transportation
ElderNet’s volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointments and other essential destinations.
For participants who can no longer drive or use public transportation because of a physical or mental disability, these rides can make an important difference in their ability to access healthcare, shop for necessities, and remain connected to their community.
Friendly Visits & Calls
ElderNet volunteers provide friendly phone calls and visits, offering companionship and a familiar face. Volunteers may read together, talk, take a short walk, share an activity, or simply spend time together.
These relationships can provide meaningful social connection and help reduce isolation.
Odd Jobs & Everyday Help
Volunteers assist participants with practical needs such as yard work, small household projects, organizing, and other everyday tasks.
These services help participants manage things they may no longer be able to do on their own and make it easier for them to remain in their homes.
More Than a Ride or a Task
ElderNet’s volunteer services are about more than transportation, errands, or household help.
They are about people helping people.
A volunteer driver may become a familiar face who makes a participant feel comfortable getting to a doctor’s appointment. A friendly visitor may become someone a participant looks forward to seeing each week. A volunteer’s support gives participants less to worry about and may ease some of the stress of living independently.
These connections are part of what makes ElderNet’s community care possible.
How Volunteer Services Work
ElderNet’s professional staff work with participants to understand their needs and determine what type of volunteer assistance may be appropriate.
Volunteers are screened and receive guidance from ElderNet before working with participants.
Our goal is to make each volunteer connection useful, respectful, and responsive to the needs of the individual participant.
For ElderNet participants
If you could use help with transportation, companionship or an occasional practical task, contact ElderNet to learn whether Volunteer Services may be right for you.
Request Volunteer Services
Interested in becoming an ElderNet volunteer?
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about volunteering with ElderNet and complete an application.
Have questions before applying?