Opportunities From: Council on Aging

Volunteer: Senior Peer Support

Make a difference. Share. Learn. Heal.
Are you compassionate, a good listener, and eager to support others?
Join our Senior Peer Support Program and help older adults in Sonoma County who may be
feeling stressed, sad, or overwhelmed.
As a volunteer, you’ll:
✅ Provide friendly, one-on-one in-home support to seniors
✅ Offer encouragement and a listening ear for those facing emotional or mental health
challenges
✅ Help participants build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and find hope again
Why Volunteer?
 Receive training and ongoing support
 Share your experiences, strengths, and life lessons with those who need it most
 Make a lasting impact on the well-being of older adults in your community

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 

Program: Social / Mental Health

Make a difference. Share. Learn. Heal.
Are you compassionate, a good listener, and eager to support others?
Join our Senior Peer Support Program and help older adults in Sonoma County who may be
feeling stressed, sad, or overwhelmed.
As a volunteer, you’ll:
✅ Provide friendly, one-on-one in-home support to seniors
✅ Offer encouragement and a listening ear for those facing emotional or mental health
challenges
✅ Help participants build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and find hope again
Why Volunteer?
 Receive training and ongoing support
 Share your experiences, strengths, and life lessons with those who need it most
 Make a lasting impact on the well-being of older adults in your community

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 

Program: Social / Mental Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 95404

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tellegacy program with a Meals on Wheels client

Our Tellegacy program aims to provide companionship and lunch for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior 8 times over a few months and gathering information about their lives; their history. COA staff will compile a book of collected stories and photos at the end of the sessions for the seniors and their loved ones to enjoy. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Registration Packet A cleared fingerprinting scan with Ameriprints. This is a FREE service. A copy of your driver's license and car insurance.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 

Program: Social / Mental Health

Our Tellegacy program aims to provide companionship and lunch for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior 8 times over a few months and gathering information about their lives; their history. COA staff will compile a book of collected stories and photos at the end of the sessions for the seniors and their loved ones to enjoy. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Registration Packet A cleared fingerprinting scan with Ameriprints. This is a FREE service. A copy of your driver's license and car insurance.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 

Program: Social / Mental Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 95404

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Lunch Companion program with Meals on Wheels clients

Our Lunch Companion program with a Meals on Wheels client aims to provide companionship and lunch for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior and enjoying a meal together. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client, meals are provided and need to be picked up at the Meals on Wheels kitchen. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Registration Packet A cleared fingerprinting scan with Ameriprints. This is a FREE service. A copy of your driver's license.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com o

Program: Social / Mental Health

Our Lunch Companion program with a Meals on Wheels client aims to provide companionship and lunch for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior and enjoying a meal together. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client, meals are provided and need to be picked up at the Meals on Wheels kitchen. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Registration Packet A cleared fingerprinting scan with Ameriprints. This is a FREE service. A copy of your driver's license.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com o

Program: Social / Mental Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 95404

Allow Groups: No