Needs From: Ashe County Volunteer Initiative

Volunteers are needed to help the senior center staff in planning and coordinating special events such as parties, fundraisers, health fairs, etc.  Volunteers will help at the event with setting up, preparing food, and clean up.  Volunteers are needed a month in advance and will be provided with details of tasks prior to the special event.  

Volunteers will learn to use all exercise equipment and be present in the exercise room to assist patrons with using equipment as needed.  There is an immediate need for this position. 

Volunteers will set up for training through the IRS beginning in January through online trainings and testing.  Once completed, volunteer will prepare taxes 2 days a week during the tax season beginning in February and ending in April.  

Volunteers will be set up for training through the IRS beginning in January through online trainings and testing.  Once completed volunteers will assist in collecting documentation needed for preparing taxes.  Volunteers that are interested will need to contact Jennifer Richardson by December 1st. 

Volunteers will provide leadership in teaching classes, seminars, presentations, computer classes, along with health and wellness classes.

Volunteers will train with the NC Department of Insurance, will counsel Medicare beneficiaries with options and attend quarterly trainings.  Training for this program requires online module trainings at your own pace and approval by the NC Department of Insurance.  This program runs throughout the year, a couple days a week, with more need during the Medicare Open Enrollment period of October 15th through December 7th. 

Volunteers needed to greet patrons, answer and direct phone calls to appropriate programs within Generations Ashe, provide tours of the senior center, and help visitors gain membership.  Volunteers are needed from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  Other hours may be needed depending upon schedule changes.  This position is an immediate need.  

Volunteers needed to deliver meals to our homebound clients Monday through Friday.  You can sign up for one day or as many as you would like.  Training will be provided.  

Assisting clients with how to use the exercise machines, staying hydrated and proper safety techniques.