Volunteer

Thank you for inquiring about opportunities to volunteer at the Council.  We need volunteers for the following programs:  

Senior Nutrition Program – Director, Amber Gulch    

 Meals on Wheels: Volunteer 1-2 hours, any day of the week (Monday – Friday) between the hours of 11:00 am-1:00 pm. May volunteer once a day, once a week, or once a month… however you wish to help! 

 Deliver meals in Cumberland County to home-bound seniors from the following sites:  

  • Beauty Spot Baptist Church
  • Blue Street Cafeteria
  • Center Baptist Church
  • Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church
  • First Baptist Church of Hope Mills
  • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
  • Grays Creek Baptist Church
  • Judson Baptist Church
  • Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist
  • Stedman Baptist Church
  • Spring Lake Senior Center
  • Simon Temple Church 

Congregate Nutrition: Volunteers also assist at our five congregate sites, where we serve lunch Monday – Friday (Blue Street Cafeteria, Falling Run Missionary Baptist, First Baptist Church, Mt Calvary Missionary Baptist, Spring Lake Senior Center).  Duties may include helping serve meals, offering activities, and more.  

Community Caregiving Circle Program – Director, Kelly Moreton  

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Telephone Reassurance:  No set days or hours required, schedule based on volunteer and client preferences  

  • Call clients to provide conversation and check on safety and well-being. 

Senior Companions: Must be able to commit at least 2 hours of time per week doing any of the following:  

  • Visit with the client in their home.
  • Transport client to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, other errands if desired
  • Help with light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, laundry, etc if desired
  • Provide respite care to give a family caregiver a break

Yard Work/Simple Home Repairs: Can be a one-time visit or regular visits.  

  • Yard work for seniors.
  • Minor home repairs if you have a specific skill set.
  • Minor home maintenance (changing lightbulbs, moving boxes, etc) 

SHIIP- Senior Health Insurance Information Program – Director, Ellouise Garvin 

 SHIIP volunteers assist individuals in their community with questions regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, long term care insurance, etc.  Volunteers provide confidential one-on-one counseling, assist in community outreach, and record all interactions.  

Requirements to become a volunteer:   

  • Must complete the 13 hour online training certification.
  • Not be or have an immediate family member who is an active insurance salesperson. 

Please fill out the form below and indicate areas of interest.  The Program Director will contact you and answer any questions you may have.