Volunteer Job Descriptions

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Shepherd’s Center 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. Our volunteers must be 21 and older. Volunteer drivers must be 25 and older.

Volunteer Drivers

Drivers provide transportation and accompany adults 50+ to medical appointments or errands, such as grocery shopping, the bank, the library or select Shepherd’s Center educational or social functions. Participants must be fully ambulatory and able to get in and out of a vehicle without a wheelchair or physical assistance from the driver. Participants who have received any type of sedation or anesthesia from a medical procedure within the last 24 hours are not permitted to ride with a volunteer driver. Volunteer drivers must be 25 and older.

Handy Helpers

Provide in-home assistance in various areas such as: small home repairs and minor installations, changing smoke alarm batteries, minor yardwork, installing grab bars, etc., and computer assistance.

Friendly Connections

Callers: Make regular weekly telephone calls to assigned older adults 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.

Visitors: Provide 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 participant as well as changes in their physical or emotional condition, so that professional follow-up can be provided as needed.

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 participants requesting services, enter transportation requests into NV Rides Scheduler computer program, provide information and referrals as needed, and assist the Operations/Volunteer Manager.

Social Media Assistant

Offer 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.

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

Assists the Executive Director and staff with selecting and maintaining hardware and software used for SC administration and programs.

Special Events Committee

Organizes SC luncheons with entertainment, senior socials, and large fundraisers.

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

To be directed to the Volunteer Application, please Click Here.

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