Volunteering at The Center

Crafty Ladies need volunteers

If you enjoy knitting or crocheting for others, we invite you to volunteer with the Center's Crafty Ladies. The group meets each Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am and works on projects with yarn that has been donated to the cause. Bring your talent, skill, and interest to projects that include hats for newborns, hats and mitten sets for MAACA, lap robes, blankets, and more. Yarn is donated to assist our group in the projects they complete each year. Join other volunteers in this fun, social, and altruistic group!

Gratitude Brigade

Are you thankful for The Center? We are currently seeking volunteers to help the Philanthropy department thank our many supporters. We need individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, warm and open personalities, sound judgment, resourcefulness and discretion. This role works closely with the Philanthropy Director and Coordinator to make phone calls and/or write notes thanking donors for their gifts. Need friends that are committed to the vision and values of The Center. Come join our team.

Lawn Care Crew Volunteers

The weather’s is warmer and The Center needs your help. We need volunteers who have an affinity for keeping a well-kept lawn.  And you probably know that an overgrown lawn is not safe for Senior’s to be walking over and really just not a nice thing for our members and guests to see as they enter our building every day.  Lawn mower is provided and the mowing can be done so it fits into your schedule.  If you love working outdoors, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity. Volunteers will be needed from May to October to help with cutting the grass, trimming, pulling weeds, raking, etc.  Come and spend the summer with us outdoors!
 

Lobby Ambassador volunteers

The Center is searching for lobby ambassador substitutes. This volunteer position  greets members/guests with a warm welcome as they enter the lobby. They promote MySeniorCenter check-in and provide enhanced communication, customer-servicice, and direct and escort tours. Training is provided.

Office Assistant Volunteer

If you enjoy working behind the scenes, consider becoming an office assistant volunteer at The Center.  The position requires specific skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.  The schedule can be flexible.   Come join the team.  Contact Bobbi Hughes , Coordinator of Volunteer Resources if interested.

SEW & SEWS need volunteers

Sewing enthusiasts have been sewing for others in need since the invention of needle and thread. You name it: blankets, quilts, hats, mittens, dresses, layettes, are just a few of the many types of projects that have been made with love by those who love to sew! The Sew & Sews are looking for volunteers to assist with their projects. The group's main project is producing medical dolls for UVA Children's Hospital. There is hand sewing, pattern making, stuffing, and more. The group meets every Monday 10:00-11:30 am. No experience is needed; we will teach you with our materials. Come have fun and give back to young children and a great organization! 

Travel Reservation Agent Volunteer

Amazing volunteer opportunity!

Are you proficient in MS Access, Word, and Excel?  Can  you use your smart phone smartly? Do you have  good organizational skills; pay attention to detail; with top-notch problem solving skills; ability to multi-task; and excellent customer service skills?  Are you reliable, consistent, with research skills and able to make a one-year commitment?  Then you want to volunteer as a.…….

........Travel Reservation Agent Volunteer 

Welcome Desk Substitute Volunteers

Be the 1st smile our members and guests see, at our Welcome Desk! The desk volunteer position hosts a set of multitasking duties, mastering knowledge of The Center policies and procedures, providing excellent customer service, answering phones, greeting members/guests, accepting payments, scheduling appointments, computer skills a must; and collaborating with staff. Looking for volunteers with upbeat personalities and a need to grow and expand their skill set. Help us promote our mission in keeping seniors healthy, engaged and independent in our community. Shifts available: Substitutes only.

Write cards to the Troops - Operation postcard

Do you have 5 minutes? Why not write a postcard or note to the troops? The Blue Star Families of Central Virginia will send your message with their regular packages to troops five times a year.  You can find cards and postcards in the Volunteer Center. Once your card is completed, please place it in our red, white, and blue mail box in the Volunteer Center. The troops tell us the most cherished items in the packages are the personal notes of appreciation from Americans. We welcome as many letters, notes, and postcards as you can provide. See the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources to do this on a regular schedule.

Library Assistants

Do you love books? Volunteer in the library and spend your shift surrounded by novels, old and new! The Library Assistant reshelves books, helps with organization, and more! Contact Bobbi Hughes for more information. 

Fitness Center Assistants

The Center is seeking volunteer Fitness Assistants to help out in the fitness center. Duties include assisting with exercise machines and equipment, enforcing cleaning protocols, and more! If you are interested, please contact Coordinator of Volunteer Resources Bobbi Hughes for more information.