Opportunities From: Council on Aging

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 

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 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 

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 volunteers deliver meals to seniors in the mornings typically from 10-12pm .

Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors, providing a welfare check and a friendly "Hello!" Often times, you are the only visitor our senior has had that day. You will use your own car and are welcome to volunteer with a spouse, partner or friend. We do offer reimbursement for mileage if requested. You need to be able to lift 25lbs and get in and out of a car easily. You would be assigned to do 1 route a week and we are asking for a commitment of at least 6 months (vacations are fine).

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Registration Packet A cleared fingerprinting scan with the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Department. 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. Once we receive your response, we will contact you to schedule a ride along. 

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