WAYS YOU CAN HELP

1. VOLUNTEER – We are always looking for people who can give some of their time helping with the lunch program, answering the phone, or conducting a program or activity such as exercise, dramatic arts or craft classes.

Below are some of our current volunteer needs.   If you have a particular skill you can offer, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Champlain Senior Center
241 North Winooski Avenue • Burlington, Vermont 05401 • 802-658-3585

• Phone Assure Volunteers:
  

  We call homebound senior citizens each weekday morning to see how they are doing and that they are okay. If they do not answer the phone we make arrangements for their contact person to check on them. We currently need volunteers for this program Thursday and Friday from 8:30-10:00.

• Computer Assistant:
  

  Are you computer savvy?  We have a small computer lab and Internet access for the seniors to use. Many could use help learning the basic computer skills and Internet searching and e-mailing skills.  Bring your PC and internet skills and help a senior connect to the larger community!

• Friday BINGO Caller:
  

  From 12:30-1:30 each Friday afternoon there is a free and much-anticipated BINGO game with prizes. Bring your enthusiasm and big voice for this activity!

• Kitchen Help:
  

  We are a CVAA nutrition meal site. Already prepared meals are served to the seniors daily at Noon. We always need volunteers to help serve food and help with cleanup after lunch.

• Games and Activities:
  

  We have daily card games, scrabble games, trivia, and many others going. It is always wonderful when volunteers join us to play these games- or just spend some time chatting. Socialization plays a huge role in healthy aging!

• Create your own Project:
  

  Do you have a hobby, interest, or special skill? Share it with the seniors by turning it into a one-time project, a weekly program, or a presentation. For example: play the guitar or other instruments, present a slideshow, or develop an art project.