Needs From: Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

The PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) program is seeking compassionate volunteers to become coaches to older adults in Sonoma County. As a coach, you will work one-on-one with older adults experiencing depression and or isolation. Through supportive conversations and evidence based problem-solving techniques, you will help participants bring meaning and joy to their lives. Comprehensive training is included.

Our Tellegacy program aims to provide companionship for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior 8 times over a few months and gathering information about their lives; their history. COA staff will compile a book of collected stories and photos at the end of the sessions for the seniors and their loved ones to enjoy. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 

Food, Fun, and Friendship at our Community Dining site in Sonoma at the Vintage House senior center. We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to greet diners, serve a nutritious meal with a warm smile, and assist Site Coordinators with setting and cleaning up.

Volunteering is simple and rewarding. We are looking for help on Mondays from 11 am to 2 pm for six months. In just a few hours a week, you can make a meaningful difference. Volunteer time requirements are to ensure continuity and reliability in our service, we are flexible regarding vacations.

Before becoming a valued member of our volunteer team, there are a few necessary steps to complete.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121

Our volunteers deliver meals to seniors in the mornings typically from 10-12pm .

Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors, providing a welfare check and a friendly "Hello!" Often times, you are the only visitor our senior has had that day. You will use your own car and are welcome to volunteer with a spouse, partner or friend. We do offer reimbursement for mileage if requested. You need to be able to lift 25lbs and get in and out of a car easily. You would be assigned to do 1 route a week and we are asking for a commitment of at least 6 months (vacations are fine).

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. Once we receive your response, we will contact you to schedule a ride along. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121.  

Food, Fun, and Friendship at our Community Dining site in Rohnert Park at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to greet diners, serve a nutritious meal with a warm smile, and assist Site Coordinators with setting and cleaning up.

Volunteering is simple and rewarding. You would be assigned to a dining site one day a week, from 11 am to 2 pm for six months. In just a few hours a week, you can make a meaningful difference. Volunteer time requirements are to ensure continuity and reliability in our service, we are flexible regarding vacations.

Before becoming a valued member of our volunteer team, there are a few necessary steps to complete.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121

Our volunteers deliver meals to seniors in the mornings typically from 10-12pm .

Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors, providing a welfare check and a friendly "Hello!" Often times, you are the only visitor our senior has had that day. You will use your own car and are welcome to volunteer with a spouse, partner or friend. We do offer reimbursement for mileage if requested. You need to be able to lift 25lbs and get in and out of a car easily. You would be assigned to do 1 route a week and we are asking for a commitment of at least 6 months (vacations are fine).

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. Once we receive your response, we will contact you to schedule a ride along. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121.

Our Lunch Companion / Friendly Visitor program with a Meals on Wheels client aims to provide companionship and lunch for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior and enjoying a meal together. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client, meals are provided and need to be picked up at the Meals on Wheels kitchen. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com