GET INVOLVED
Making a Positive Impact
The Span Center is always looking for caring and compassionate individuals to help make a difference in our community. Get involved by volunteering, serving as a Foster Grandparent or Mentor or joining our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
How to Help
Volunteering
Volunteers are essential to The Span Center’s mission. We offer short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities that support a variety of initiatives. Whether you’re interested in office administration or working directly with older adults, we can match you with a role that fits your skills and passions.
Here are some of the ways you can make a meaningful impact:
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AmeriCorps Seniors
We also collaborate with AmeriCorps Seniors, a network of volunteers dedicated to helping older adults through tutoring, mentoring, elder care and disaster relief. Volunteers must be 18 or older. -
Clerical Assistant Volunteer
Provide administrative support, including filing, data entry, mailing, and answering phones. -
Healthy Living Leader
Co-facilitate workshops for people with chronic conditions. Ongoing commitment and background check required. -
Matter of Balance Coach
Co-lead fall prevention workshops for individuals concerned about falling. Minimum one-year commitment and background check required. -
Public Guardian Volunteer
Assist indigent and incapacitated individuals by visiting them and handling administrative tasks. Minimum one-year commitment and background check required. -
TeleBridges Volunteer
Offer friendly reassurance through regular phone calls to seniors. Minimum one-year commitment and background check required. -
VICAP Volunteer
Counsel seniors on Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance issues. Minimum one-year commitment and background check required. -
Volunteer Money Management
Help low-income seniors manage finances and pay bills. Minimum one-year commitment and background check required.
Have questions about volunteering?
Give us a call at (804) 343-3000 and ask for volunteer services
or email us at [email protected]
