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Volunteer Opportunities Helping Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Adult Day Health Care – visit centers to assist with fitness activities, arts and crafts, meal time, entertainment and much more.

Grocery Shopping – shop for an older adult or accompany them to the grocery store. Commitment: two hours every other week.

Household Services – unpack boxes, change light bulbs, paint small areas, straighten cupboards or closets, organize paperwork, write letters. Commitment: varies.

Meals on Wheels – transport meals to older adults or adults with disabilities Monday through Friday close to where you live or work. Meals delivered between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Program also needs treasurers, driver coordinators, and group coordinators. Commitment: from two hours one time a month and more.

Nutritional Supplement Delivery – pick up and deliver nutritional supplements to an older adult’s home. Deliveries are made early in the month. Commitment: a six-month commitment is requested. Two to three hours per month.

Caregiver Respite - Respite volunteers give family caregivers of older adults, who can’t be left alone, a well-earned break. Volunteers are matched with families in or near their own neighborhoods. Volunteers receive training and support.

Social Visits – visit older adults who need company. Commitment: once or twice a week visits for one to two hours at a time. A one-year commitment is requested.

Transportation – drive older adults to and from medical appointments, pharmacy, bank, library, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Community Ambassador Program

Bilingual volunteers are needed to plan seminars and resource fairs that inform older adults of county services. There is a special need for volunteers who speak Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Laotian, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese. Commitment time varies.

Volunteer Opportunities in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Fairfax Pets on Wheels – visit residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with your pets. Provide companionship and compassion through pet therapy. Pet orientation and temperament testing is required. Commitment: one time weekly or monthly.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Help residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in the Fairfax area advocate for their rights, resolve conflicts and improve their quality of life. Volunteers are needed to commit to a minimum of four hours a week for one year. Volunteers set their own schedules. Visits usually occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. Volunteers receive training and support. Apply now for the spring 2012 training. Call 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email NVLTCOP@FairfaxCounty.Gov.

Additional Volunteer Positions with No Current Vacancies

Regional Manager Assistant – Please check back in a few months or consider other volunteer opportunities. Help Volunteer Solutions recruit and train volunteers, track status of new volunteers, collect and enter volunteer hours. Work in one of four regional county offices. Commitment: volunteer determines time and schedule. A one-year commitment is encouraged.

Office Work/Computer Experience – Please check back in a few months or consider other volunteer opportunities. Assist Volunteer Solutions with special projects. Work includes copying, filing, phone work, and mailings. Commitment: a one-year commitment is preferred.

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program – Please check back in a few months or consider other volunteer opportunities. Help older adults understand Medicare rules, Medigap policies, Medicare HMO plans and long-term care insurance. Help clients file medical insurance claim forms. A two-day training is held in April. Visit the Insurance Counseling Web page for more information. Commitment: varies.

To volunteer for any of the above positions:

Complete our
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Or call us at:
703-324-5406, TTY 711

Or e-mail us at:
VolunteerSolutions@Fairfaxcounty.gov