Village in the Ville provides support to older adults hoping to stay in their homes and remain connected to community as they age. One of the major ways we support older adults is by helping them to maintain the outsides of their homes, through yard work, leaf raking, gardening, and more. This is a fun way to interact with an older neighbor and offer a very helpful service. Bring along friends or family and make it a social activity as well!
Volunteers may sign-up individually or as a small group. Once volunteers sign-up, an email with the address of an older adult that needs assistance and an outline of tasks will be sent. Tasks may include weeding, raking, moving patio furniture or other large items, clearing yard waste and other similar tasks. Timing is flexible, but volunteers should plan to set aside 2-3 hours for volunteering. Prior to the volunteer date, Village staff will make sure all tools and necessary yard waste bags are at the older adult's home.
