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Volunteer Opportunities at the Callahan Center
Volunteer Opportunities by and for Seniors in the Community
Individuals can assist seniors in the community in the following ways:
- Bingo Caller on Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Computer classes or 1 on 1 tutoring
- Correspondence with residents of long term facilities
- Front Lobby reception desk / tour desk
- Fundraisers for Friends of Callahan
- Heritage Gallery Gift Shop
- Light gardening around the property
- Serve monthly luncheons
- Special event set-up and decorate or clean-up
- Travel Department
Volunteer Opportunities by and for Seniors in the Community
- Deliver "Courier" newsletter to locations around town
- Friendly visit to seniors in their home
- Knit or crochet (see details at Community Services)
- Shop for groceries, etc. for seniors
- Telephone Reassurance
- Transportation/escort seniors to appointments
Individuals can assist seniors in the community in the following ways:
- Food Shopping Assistance - shop for grocery and other household items
- Friendly Visiting - visit elder seniors periodically providing friendly contact
- Medical Appointment Escort Transport - drive elder seniors to appointments
- Reach out! By serving, you respond to the need and strengthen our community
- Seasonal assistance with yard clean-ups for seniors (Spring and Fall)
- Telephone Reassurance - briefly call elder seniors daily to inquire of well being
- Transportation Assistance - drive older residents to appointments with your own vehicle and receive mileage reimbursement at designated rate per mile, thanks to a Title III-B grant from BayPath Elder Services