Central Community House and Village Central are seeking community volunteers to help senior citizens be active and healthy while continuing to live in their own homes and neighborhoods. Volunteers will help meet individual needs of seniors living in the near east and south side neighborhoods of Columbus. There are many ways you can make a difference in a senior's life. Some typical tasks may include:
- Driving to medical appointments
- Grocery or other shopping
- Driving members to social events
- Light home maintenance
- Moving furniture
- Snow removal
- Yard clean up/gardening
- Changing light bulbs & batteries
- Technology assistance
- Friendly visits
- Running errands
- Help with pet care
Timing of volunteer opportunities will vary based on the needs of seniors in the community. We are looking to recruit several volunteers with availability at various times to help meet these needs. it's anticipated that a typical engagement might require 1-2 hours of time per instance.
