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The Stories of Volunteers at Virtual Senior Center
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Appreciation Comments from the Members in Our Community
“Your enthusiasm and encouragement keep me trying and achieving my physical goals.”
— EXERCISE CLASS —
“You taught me things I didn't know on my iPhone and other stuff. This is always such a helpful class!”
— TECHNOLOGY CLASS —
“The combination of poetry, music, and lovely photography was outstanding.”
— ART CLASS —
“I learned a good recipe! And I will make it for the holiday. We love to eat!”
— FOOD CLASS —
“I love the way this instructor shows all the pictures and explains the entire country, from the highest parts to the lowest growing plants, bugs, and even how they smell!”
— TRAVEL CLASS —
“Thank you to all the talented singers for making my day joyful! enliveo is such a blessing in my life!”
— MUSIC CLASS —
“Thank you - always wonderful seeing you and the pets. How precious they are and bring joy to so many people!”
— PETS CLASS —
“I can be a kid again! I didn't know that my comrades were so talented!”
— GAME CLASS —
“Thank you for the informative program about the digestive system. We all have one and should take care of it.”
— WELLNESS CLASS —
“Thank you, for always giving such a thought-provoking and educational class! Your humor is also much appreciated! I enjoyed the class and look forward to the next!”
— HISTORY CLASS —
If you have a topic and passion to teach, we’d love to hear from you. Through live programs, you will be able to share your subject and engage with inquisitive older adults looking for imaginative content and meaningful connections.
We encourage volunteer facilitators from all backgrounds and locations to bring diverse experiences to widen the world of older adults.
Programs run the content gamut: art and music appreciation, history, health, the sciences, exercise, storytelling, literature reviews, travel, computer training, hobbies like cooking and birding, and much more. Check out a list of some recent classes and experiences.
Just let us know your expertise, and we will help you craft a course that sparks our seniors’ interest.
What you need to know.
Qualifications. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, interested in and sensitive to working with older adults, able to facilitate an online group, have basic computer skills, and have access to a reliable computer/device with high-speed internet, a microphone and a webcam.
Scheduling. We can work around your schedule. Classes are one hour long and are held 365 days a year for much of the day and into the night, so you’ll have a lot of options to choose from.
Training. We provide support and training from course content to classroom dynamics to computer set-up.
Volunteer Testimonials
“They're kind to each other. They catch each other up. They're upbeat. I'm committed to this group. Humbled to be playing a small role in Selfhelp.”
— Betsy S.
“Even though we're separated by computer screen - it still feels like a community and that means a lot to me.”
— Justin L.
“Learning inspires my students and me. I strive to make every class an interactive experience where we learn and get uplifted.”
— Ellin G.
“I view helping others as a way to help myself, meaning I personally benefit from the reward of helping others. It is my personal experience that helping seniors is the most rewarding way to give my time.”
— John R.
Getting started.
To begin teaching, we’ll ask you to fill out a volunteer packet, join us for a phone or video chat introductory session, then attend online training. Before facilitating, you’ll be able to attend one or two programs, and cohost your first event together with us.
Please fill out the brief interest form below to get started.