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Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Job Descriptions

Thank you for your interest in becoming a SC volunteer!
Are you looking for something meaningful to do with your time that can make a difference in the lives of others? Look no further! We want you to join us today and help create “A World Without Loneliness” for seniors, their caregivers and veterans in our communities.

Medical and Companion Drivers

man helping senior woman to get out from van into wheelchairDrivers provide transportation and accompany adults 50+ to medical appointments or errands, such as grocery shopping, the bank, the library or select SC educational or social functions.

Food Delivery Drivers

Deliver food to seniors 50+ who are unable to shop themselves. Pick up pre-paid, on-line food orders and deliver food to their front door, all in a contactless manner.

Handy Helpers

Provide in-home assistance in various areas such as: small home repairs and minor installations (basic carpentry, minor painting, installing grab bars, etc.), gardening and lawn care, and computer assistance.

Friendly Callers

Make regular weekly telephone calls to assigned seniors who often live alone, need social interaction and may have limited contact with others. Volunteers will alert the SC office to any notable changes in their physical or emotional condition so that professional follow-up can be provided as needed.

Friendly Visitors

middle aged women volunteer playing with elderly womenProvide companionship, conversation, reading (for visually impaired) and contact to minimize loneliness. Volunteers will also alert the SC office to any additional services that may be helpful to the client as well as changes in their physical or emotional condition, so that professional follow-up can be provided as needed.

Veterans Initiative: Veterans-to-Veterans
Make regular telephone calls and/or visits to assigned seniors who are veterans and/or contact other veterans via phone. Started by SC in 2018, this program seeks to respond to the unique needs of veterans living independently.

Office Volunteers: M-F 10am-1pm, or 1pm-4pm
Weekly assigned time and day to help out in the SC Office with: process phone calls from clients requesting services, enter transportation requests into NV Rides Scheduler computer program, provide information and referrals as needed, and assist the Operations/Volunteer Manager.

Health Advocate

Provides personal health counseling and education, blood pressure screening and client referrals to appropriate community resources.

Social Media Assistant

nursing home assistantOffer assistance in creating, uploading and sharing posts or news on behalf of the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA). Work on big picture tasks like assisting the Marketing/ Communication Manager in developing a social media and marketing campaign, doing competitor research, and creating an online voice. 1-2 hours a week working remotely from home.

Adventures in Learning (AIL) Committee

Manages all three semesters of the AIL program; organizes the schedule; recruits speakers and attendees.

Congregational Advisory Council

Members represent their specific congregations, share congregation activities and SC information with each other.

Development Committee

Helps organize Friend-raisers which bring awareness to the SC mission, socialization for the community, and funding for SC programs and services.

Grant Committee

Seeks grant support for SC from local and regional organizations and philanthropic groups.

IT Technology Committee

man and women working on ITAssists the Executive Director and staff with selecting and maintaining hardware and software used for SC administration and programs.

Marketing Committee

Conceives and designs marketing materials (ads, flyers, social media, etc.) and assists the Executive Director and staff with publicizing programs and services.

Special Events Committee

Organizes SC luncheons with entertainment, senior socials, Capitol Steps, and the SC Gala.

Volunteer Committee

Manages the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers for all SC service and educational programs and organizes the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

Volunteer Today

If you want to help, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at (703) 260-9568.

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Services We Offer

  • Adventures in Learning (Classes)
  • Caregivers Support Group
  • Food Delivery
  • Friendly Caller Program
  • Friendly Visitor Program
  • Health & Wellness
  • Minor Home Repairs
  • Senior Citizen Transport
  • Social Events
  • Service Territories
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541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 260-9568

Since 1998, the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life as we age, through supportive programs and services, personal enrichment and volunteer engagement that enable our senior neighbors to live full and productive lives while aging in place.

Services

  • Adventures in Learning (Classes)
  • Caregivers Support Group
  • Food Delivery
  • Friendly Caller Program
  • Friendly Visitor Program
  • Health & Wellness
  • Minor Home Repairs
  • Senior Citizen Transport
  • Social Events
  • Service Territories

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