Volunteer
Giving back to your community can be a most rewarding experience.Giving back to your community can be a most rewarding experience. At Sowega Council on Aging, we know that seniors have a wealth of knowledge.
The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in communities across the country. Volunteers who serve in the RSVP program choose how, where, and when they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
The volunteer process is simple and includes a background check for the safety of seniors. Seniors serving seniors - this is the foundation of the volunteer program. All volunteers are required to serve a minimum of 4 hours per month.
The Ramp Brigade Brochure | Manual
This group of volunteers builds ramps for seniors and disabled clients who have trouble accessing their homes in Albany and the surrounding counties. Put your carpentry skills to work and join this fantastic group of volunteers.
Craft Station Brochure | Manual
Do you have sewing skills and want to show them off? Currently, sewers are producing teddy bears and wheelchair bags to distribute to hospital patients and adult bibs for Alzheimer’s patients. Some volunteers meet on a weekly basis to produce PLARN mats for the homeless community as well as scarves, hats and lap blankets that are given to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Tax Prep Brochure | Manual
Do you have a background in accounting, like number crunching, or just enjoy helping others? This might be for you. In partnership with AARP, the tax prep station comes together every tax season to service seniors with their tax questions and assist with the tax filing process and preparation.
Wellness Station Brochure | Manual
The Wellness program helps seniors engage in an active lifestyle. There are volunteer opportunities for fitness instructors to provide the training for those individuals who are interested in leading classes, both in person and online. Wellness volunteers also have the opportunity to work with the Ombudsman program and can train to visit nursing homes and assisted living as a volunteer who acts as a liaison between residents and the Ombudsman program. The Wellness volunteer station also encompasses opportunities to work in the community garden or assist in packing produce boxes in partnership with Flint River Fresh and Feeding the Valley. Wellness volunteers also work at Sowega Council on Aging carrying out duties that include working at the front desk or being a wellness room monitor. Some volunteers assist with helping with annual events conducted by the Sowega Council on Aging. There are multiple opportunities to choose from when working in the Wellness station. If you are a retired gym teacher, fitness instructor, are computer or technology proficient, or just someone who enjoys helping others – this is the station for you.
Want to get involved? Complete this online volunteer form or contact us at 1-800-282-6612.