Be a Volunteer
Volunteers play a crucial role in helping Valley Cares bring services to our residents and the community at large. We truly appreciate volunteers' involvement, as they positively enrich the lives of seniors throughout the region. Whatever your interests, we have a volunteer opportunity for you.
Volunteer with the Activities Program:
- Lead Bingo and other games
- Lead arts or craft classes
- Provide live musical entertainment
- Lead exercise classes
- Assist residents working in our perennial and vegetable gardens
- Provide rides to local towns for shopping and events
- Contact us with any other ideas or interests
Drive a Meals-On-Wheels route:
- We provide Meals-On-Wheels to residents in Townshend, Newfane and Brookline
- Meals are delivered Monday, Wednesday and Friday – each route takes about 30-45 minutes to drive
- Volunteers may be reimbursed for mileage
- Become a regular driver (deliver one route, once a week)
- Or become a substitute driver who we can call when needed
- For more information, contact us!
Service Learning
Students from Leland & Gray High School complete service learning programs at Valley Cares.
We have a variety of opportunities for different interests and experiences. Students can:
- Gain technical experience from working with our maintenance staff
- Gain experience in caring for elders by working with our care staff
- Learn culinary skills by working with our kitchen staff
- For more information, talk to your advisor and contact us
Internships
Looking for an internship at a senior housing non-profit?
We have hosted interns interested in grant writing, social research, and nutritional planning for seniors.
Whatever your program, we invite you to discuss your interests and how your internship might
fit into our organization. Contact us!
