Days or times needed are shown at the beginning of each selection using the following code:

(D) = weekdays during regular business hours
(E) = evenings
(W) = weekends
(F) = flexible

Adult Center for Enrichment needs volunteers for the following positions: All volunteers must be over 18 years old
(D) Expressions of Life Volunteer to facilitate creative expressions for frail and impaired adults in one of the agency’s adult day care programs. Training provided.
(D) Program Assistant to provide assistance and companionship to disabled adults at our day program at River Landing at Sandy Ridge Community in Colfax.
(D) Program assistant to provide companionship and support to frail and impaired adults at our group respite at First Baptist Church on Fridays or at Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church on Thursdays.
(F) Care Partner volunteers to give the gift of friendship to someone caring for a loved one in his or her home. Volunteer individually or as a team. Minimum age 18 unless volunteering with an adult. Training provided.
Marketta Williams, 274-3559, mwilliams@acecare.org

(F) Adult Day & Respite Care Center needs an activities assistant to help elderly and disabled clients in various program activities and events Joanne Cagle, 852-8338 adaycare@bellsouth.net

(F) Caregivers of Rockingham County needs volunteers to visit and call seniors in their homes, provide respite for caregivers, provide transportation, and perform minor home repairs and lawn care for seniors. Tonya Lawry, 361-0971, carerock@bellsouth.net or thblowerly@yahoo.com

(F) Evergreens Senior Healthcare needs these volunteers:
Supervise residents in smoking area. Must be a smoker.
Perform special events including dance (jazz, tap, square dancing, modern dance), musical performances (vocal, strings, bass, piano concerts), magic shows, storytelling, comedy, and more. Pre-school to college age students welcome as well as professional groups and churches.
Assist with recreational services including bingo Minimum age 14 if accompanied by an adult.
Take seniors to on-site worship services. Minimum age 14 if accompanied by an adult.
Greet visitors. Training provided. Minimum age 18.
Barbara Eastman, 808-2824

(D, F, W) Food Assistance
needs volunteers once a month to help with its Groceries on Wheels program for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Organize food at warehouse, bag groceries, or deliver. Limited routes. Volunteers may also collect and donate paper grocery bags with handles, general foodstuffs, and personal hygiene items for the holidays. Minimum age 16 unless accompanied by a parent.
Jane Carlson, 988-8899, foodassistance@att.net, www.foodassistancenc.com

(F) Friends Homes of Guilford needs volunteers to:
Visit and befriend residents with special needs in assisted living. Read aloud, take seniors on walks, play games, and pursue other activities
Help with monthly special activities and outings for seniors
D’Leeshia Lee, 292-8187, ext 2412, www.friendshomes.org 

(F) Heritage Greens Retirement Community
needs these volunteers. Must have a TB test, given by the agency.
Lead a 30-45 minute non-denominational Bible study or vesper service for seniors
Pat Wade, 299-4400, ext 4312
Visit seniors, read aloud, help with arts and crafts, play board games, assist with walks. Volunteers may bring small children under supervision. Good opportunity for Sunday school groups or scout troops. Minimum age 17.
Pat Wade, 299-4400, ext 4312
Help seniors with field trips to visit art museums. Help residents on and off buses. Meals and admission to art museums/galleries paid. Minimum age 21.
Pat Wade, 299-4400, ext 4312
Lead a men’s group, sing-alongs, and other entertainment. Also visit seniors.
Cathey Holmes, 299-4400 ext 4302, cholmes@kiscosl.com

(D) Loyalton of Greensboro
needs volunteers to participate in fun activities with seniors including playing bingo, horseshoes, and bowling; playing board games and cards; working on crafts; and just visiting with older adults. Training provided. Minimum age 15.
Nancy Ciarcia, 288-8688, ext 107

(W) Morningview Assisted Living
needs volunteers to call bingo and pass out prizes once a week. Must have patience and a love of seniors. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Debbie Hickcox, 545-3444 dspohnhickcox@5sqc.com

(F) Pennybyrn at Maryfield
needs these volunteers. Training provided. Good opportunity for groups. Minimum age 16.
Visit seniors in the skilled nursing center. Read aloud, write letters, and take them in their wheelchairs to various on-site events and activities
Assist residents on shopping trips, sightseeing trips, and other activities
Help dining room staff set up for meals. Lunch is served 10 am – 2 pm and dinner 4-6 pm.
Perform music for residents in the dining room. Lunch is served 10 am – 2 pm and dinner 4-6 pm.
Assist with arts and crafts activities for residentsAssist with gardening including planting and maintaining several flowerbeds
Paint residents’ doorways, which become nicked and scratched from wheelchairs
Call 886-2444, extension 304, www.maryfieldliving.org, Wendy Strader, wendystrader@pbmccrc.com, 8214022

(D) The Servant Center Food Pantry needs volunteers to deliver groceries to seniors. Food is delivered on the third Tuesday on each month. Volunteers will use their own vehicle to deliver food. Limited routes; maps available.
Fred Darby 275-8585, airplane1938@yahoo.com, www.theservantcenter.org

(D, F) Senior Resources of Guilford
needs these volunteers. Must protect client confidentiality and have a genuine concern for the elderly. Volunteer orientation required. Minimum age 18 unless otherwise noted.
Visit older adults in their homes. Help with letter writing, reading mail, and running errands. Must have own transportation. Minimum one-year commitment requested.
Perform minor home maintenance and yard work. Must have own tools and general knowledge of plumbing and/or electrical repair.  
Deliver Mobile Meals and visit with homebound seniors. Must have own transportation and a valid NC driver’s license and insurance or be working as part of a team with someone who meets these requirements. Routes provided. Must be able to lift coolers full of meals into car. Minimum one-year commitment. All expenses including mileage are tax-deductible Good opportunity for groups. Minimum age 16.
Call 373-4816, extension 249, volcoordinator@senior-resources-guilford.org, James Joyce

(D) Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro
needs office volunteer assistance for Monday mornings and Fridays between the hours of 9:30-12:30. Also need volunteers to help seniors with non-medical transportation to the bank, grocery store, hair dresser, and other locations. Trips are limited to within Greensboro city limits. Drivers needed weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Minimum age 60.
Judy Beaver, 378-0766, judy_shepctrg@bellsouth.net, www.shepctrg.org
Faye Ellison faye_shepctrg.org
Lia Miller lia_shepctrg.org

(F) Well-Spring Retirement Community
needs these volunteers. Training provided.
Performer to entertain seniors with singing, dancing, and musical performances
Pet Visitation. Bring a friendly pet to visit seniors. Pet must be tame, well groomed, and up to date on all shots. Staff will screen pets before visitation begins.
Pianist to play piano for residents. Thirty to sixty minute sets, prefer hymns and old favorites.
Program Assistant to help staff with crafts, games, seasonal events, and other recreational activities for seniors. Invite residents to participate, push wheelchairs, deliver items to resident’s rooms, visit seniors, water flowers and provide other services.
Jennifer Cunningham, 545-5366, jcunningham@well-spring.org