Village volunteers are the heart and soul of our community.  They provide one on one support for various tasks that allow members to continue living in their homes.  They use their skills and passions to support the business side of the village with growth and sustainability.  They offer the leadership needed to provide creative and engaging programing throughout the year.  

Village volunteers fall into three categories: Village Builders, Program Support Volunteers and Direct Service Volunteers (which include drivers).

• Village Builders work "behind the scenes" by welcoming new and potential members to the village, participating in a weekly or monthly “check-in” program, writing grant proposals and making our technology work.
  
  
• Direct Service Volunteers work directly with our members both in the community and at their homes. These volunteers undergo formal interviewing, background checks and training before they help our members. Volunteers who drive require additional credential checks.
• Program Support Volunteers help with creating and executing programs, program set-up and clean-up, running registration tables or helping with mailings.  

The strength of our Village depends on having engaged and equal relationships with each other. Our Village runs on volunteers who:

Are part of a team: there's always back up if your schedule changes and you are unable to fulfill your volunteer commitment.

Set their own schedule and follow their interests: Volunteers decide how much and in what way they want to help. You can always decline an opportunity–either because it doesn’t fit your schedule or you don’t feel comfortable with the task.

Have clear boundaries: Village volunteers can drive, run errands, assist with technology, help transition back home after a long illness, or help with yard work; however, we know that licensed professionals are better suited for complex tasks such as providing personal care or helping people who need full assistance to transfer in and out of chairs and wheelchairs.