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1. What is the goal of the volunteer program?

To provide the needed assistance so the older person can remain in his/her own home and enhance the older person's quality of life.

2. What commitment must I make as a volunteer?

You will be assigned to an individual client. This offers flexibility and minimal time commitment (an average of 4 hours a month) for you. You may choose to assist with seasonal events (chicken barbecue delivery in May and holiday box delivery in December) or with one-time volunteer requests, such as home chores / repairs or escorting a client to a medical appointment.

3. What commitment does the Office of Aging make to volunteers?

You will be asked to serve a client only in the geographic areas in which you've indicated you're willing to travel. You may also be asked to help a client only with the task(s) that you've indicated you're willing to perform.


Orientation and ongoing support is provided to ensure your assignment is meaningful and satisfying for you and the older person you're helping. If you're assigned to an older person, the match will be monitored and continue only if both you and the client are satisfied.

4. How will I be given an assignment?

You will list your volunteer preferences when you complete the Volunteer Registration form; assignments will be made according to those preferences. Any phone assignments will be given within your calling area.
Any match is on a trial basis; both you and the client must be satisfied with the match for it to continue.

5. How do I become an Office of Aging Volunteer?

View our volunteer registration page for information on volunteering.