JOIN US, BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Why Volunteer?
Many senior citizens face leaving their personal possessions, social contacts and even their homes because basic needs, such as transportation, in-home repairs, in-home services, assistance with shopping, advocacy and companionship, are not available to them.

The Solution:
You are the solution! You can help senior to remain independent in their lives through your volunteer service and support. We will help you discover a variety of ways in which you can put your skills and interests to work.

The HOV Volunteer, You!:
The HOV volunteer is a motivated person who wants to be a friend in their community. They choose to direct their efforts to helping seniors.

The Approach:
During the interview process you will be provided with the necessary information needed to be an effective volunteer. We will focus on the services, time and location that most interest you.

The Requirements:
HOV volunteers can provide services anytime between the hours of 9am through 9pm daily, according to their preferences. Hours are flexible.

The Rewards:
HOV volunteers enjoy the rewards of new friendships, involvement in a caring community, an opportunity to learn new skills, a chance to put their talents to work to help another, an occasion to gain further knowledge about available services in their community, a chance to motivate others and strengthen the elders in our community.

You can help seniors with:

Shopping
Escorted Transportation
Minor gardening
House projects
Telephone assistance
Filling out forms
Writing letters or bills
Temporary respite
Companionship/visitation
Taking a pet to the vet or groomer
Cleaning out closets or sheds
Running errands
Small home repairs
Liaison between children/parents
Referral assistance 

We offer:

The good feeling you receive from helping seniors in your community.
Flexible hours.
Short term assignments.
Personal fulfillment.
Knowledge and experience that transfer over to your personal life.
Intergenerational contact.
Job experience and references for your paid job.
Lots of appreciation and gratitude.