Opportunities From: Council on Aging

Food, Fun, and Friendship at our Community Dining site in Sonoma at the Vintage House senior center. We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to greet diners, serve a nutritious meal with a warm smile, and assist Site Coordinators with setting and cleaning up.

Volunteering is simple and rewarding. You would be assigned to a dining site one day a week, from 11 am to 2 pm for six months. In just a few hours a week, you can make a meaningful difference. Volunteer time requirements are to ensure continuity and reliability in our service, we are flexible regarding vacations.

Before becoming a valued member of our volunteer team, there are a few necessary steps to complete.

Volunteers are required to fill out a Registration Packet Clear a fingerprinting scan with the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Department (this service is free)  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 or 707-525-0143 x121

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

Our Adult Day Respite Program is designed to support persons living with memory loss and their caregivers. We offer loved ones a much-needed respite from the mental and physical demands of care-giving while participants enjoy social, cognitive and physical activity to enhance their quality of life. Over the years, the Adult Day Respite Program has helped many isolated seniors remain healthy, happy and connected with their community. We are looking for volunteers to help the Adult Day Respite Program Coordinator with participant activities, supervision, cleaning and meal service. The program meets Mondays through Friday from 10am-2pm and volunteers commit to a once a week / 4 hour shift for at least 3 months. A background clearance from Department of Justice and FBI are mandatory and TB test are required.

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 

Our Adult Day Respite Program is designed to support persons living with memory loss and their caregivers. We offered loved ones a much-needed respite from the mental and physical demands of care-giving while participants enjoy social, cognitive and physical activity to enhance their quality of life. Over the years, the Adult Day Respite Program has helped many isolated seniors remain, healthy, happy and connected with their community. We are looking for volunteers to help the Adult Day Respite Program Coordinator with participant activities, supervision, cleaning and meal service. The program meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-2pm and volunteers commit to a once a week / 4 hour shift for at least 3 months. A background clearance from Department of Justice and FBI are mandatory and TB test are required.

Please contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 to learn more

Our Adult Day Respite Program is designed to support persons living with memory loss and their caregivers. We offered loved ones a much-needed respite from the mental and physical demands of care-giving while participants enjoy social, cognitive and physical activity to enhance their quality of life. Over the years, the Adult Day Respite Program has helped many isolated seniors remain, healthy, happy and connected with their community. We are looking for volunteers to help the Adult Day Respite Program Coordinator with participant activities, supervision, cleaning and meal service. The program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm at the Vintage House senior center.  Volunteers commit to a once a week / 4 hour shift for at least 3 months. A background clearance from Department of Justice and FBI are mandatory and TB test are required.

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 

Our Tellegacy program aims to provide companionship 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 

Our Adult Day Respite Program is designed to support persons living with memory loss and their caregivers. We offer loved ones a much-needed respite from the mental and physical demands of care-giving while participants enjoy social, cognitive and physical activity to enhance their quality of life. Over the years, the Adult Day Respite Program has helped many isolated seniors remain healthy, happy and connected with their community. We are looking for volunteers to help the Adult Day Respite Program Coordinator with participant activities, supervision, cleaning and meal service. The program meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-2pm and volunteers commit to a once a week / 4 hour shift for at least 3 months. A background clearance from Department of Justice and FBI are mandatory and TB test are required.

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