Volunteer Opportunity

Senior Services programming is a bridge between our community's elders and mainstream society. The congregate meal-site is a popular program and serves to diminish social isolation and encourage independence. The elders who attend the program at IRCO's Africa House call the building their second home. They come to socialize, eat culturally specific food, learn new skills, and access resources they qualify for. This program is often a lifeline for our elders.

Volunteers will assist the case manager and program coordinator in serving the elders through meal serving, simple kitchen tasks, and other program activities such as sewing, computer class, community garden, and knitting. The most important traits for this position are empathy, kindness, and a willingness to jump in and assist in big and small ways. This program serves a diverse group of elders from Africa, so open-mindedness is key. Basic computer skills are useful but not necessary.