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4700 Dublin Ave., Midland MI 48642 | 989-633-3700 | Contact Us

4700 Dublin Ave.
Midland MI 48642
989-633-3700
Contact Us

Volunteer

About Volunteer Services

The Volunteer Program provides a truly enhanced personal experience for the services available to older adults living in Midland County. It is a vital part of Senior Services’ mission to help older adults remain independent, we maintain a vibrant and essential volunteer team of over 500 area residents. 

Our volunteer program provides rewarding work in service with a goal-oriented team. This experience benefits your health and well-being as studies indicate that volunteers live longer, have lower rates of depression, and recover faster from physical illness. Our volunteers report feeling needed and valued, getting the opportunity to socialize and meet new people and develop skills and experience.

Current Volunteer Needs:

  • Transportation Drivers – IMMEDIATE HIGH NEED
    -Transporting older adults to important medical appointments.
  • Meals on Wheels Drivers – Coleman & Greendale Twp
    -Routes available M-F from 10 am-1 pm. Mileage is reimbursed and you’ll receive a FREE lunch!
  • Friendly Visitors & Shoppers
    -Visit, call, shop and more for an older adult in need.
  • Senior Safety Team
    -Provide meaningful improvements to the safety of an older adult’s home.
  • Activity & Dining Center Entertainers
    -Do you play an instrument? Magic? Puppets?

Can You Fill One of Our Immediate Needs?

Call Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager, at 989-633-3741 or fill out our form below.

How We Utilize Volunteers

Transportation Drivers

Drive Senior Services’ vehicles to provide transportation within Midland County for seniors who have medical appointments and other needs. Volunteers come to Senior Services’ main building to pick up a provided vehicle and a driving schedule. They drive to the client’s home, help them into the car and take them to their appointment or wherever they need to go. Shifts are about four hours long, either morning or afternoon.

 

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Meals On Wheels Drivers

Drive your own vehicle and deliver meals to homebound seniors. Routes are available in all areas of the county from most of our Senior Center locations. You may choose to work as a team on established routes which usually take no more than one to two hours per week. Lunch is provided and mileage is reimbursed.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Visitors and Shoppers

Case Managers request friendly visitors or shoppers for seniors who may be isolated, homebound, or unable to drive. Visits are tailored to the needs of the senior and the interest and availability of the visitor or shopper. Usually one to two hours per week is anticipated, and mileage is reimbursed.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Adult Day

Provide social support to Adult Day participants so that they might maintain their social, mental and physical well-being. You’ll participate in activities, one-to-one interaction and assistance. Training includes a one-hour orientation with a Adult Day Activity Coordinator.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Office Helpers

Assist with typing, filing, telephone calls and a variety of other administrative duties. Schedules are flexible.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Benefit Advisors

MMAP (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program)
Professionally trained volunteers work in the administrative offices to assist seniors with paperwork involving Medicare/Medicaid and related insurance. MMAPs schedule their own time, and staff support is readily available.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Health & Education

Blood pressure clinics: Visit one of our five Centers and take blood pressures and pulse for clients. Nursing or appropriate healthcare certification and experience is required. Time commitment would be 2-3 hours on 1 to 2 days per month. Mileage is reimbursed.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Senior Safety Team

Members of Senior Safety Team assist seniors in keeping their homes in a safe and secure condition by performing jobs and monthly services. Time commitment would be 1 to 2 days per month.  Mileage is reimbursed.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Dining Center Helpers

Center Site Managers will supervise takes at one of our five Center locations for specific areas of need.

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Entertainers

All five Activity Centers and Seasons Adult Day Services enjoy the talents of entertainers. Whether singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, or sharing craft ideas, there is always a need for a caring individual or group.

 

If you’d like more information, call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Volunteer Your Own Skill

If you’d like more information about volunteering your own skill call 633-3741 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Interested in Volunteering? Contact Us.

Here’s what some of the
over 500 Senior Services volunteers
have to say about THEIR experience:

“There are many wonderful opportunities for Midland County seniors through Senior Services and the opportunity to serve each other through volunteering might be the most significant. I find our volunteers among the happiest, most fulfilled people I encounter on a daily basis.”
~ volunteer

“Meals on Wheels is a good & much needed program. It’s a real pleasure. I enjoy the sweet people I deliver to.”

~ volunteer

“I enjoy working with seniors. They have knowledge. I love getting to know them. Each person has their own story. They know everything! Someday we are going to be in their spot and not be able to drive. We need to help them now. They have earned it,”
~ volunteer

“These people need the meals and we need to serve people, not ourselves.”
~ volunteer

“I enjoy it. I see old friends and make new ones. If the time comes when I can’t drive, I want someone to drive for me. And the clients are appreciative and glad that we do this.”
~ volunteer

“It keeps me active.”
~ volunteer

“It’s very rewarding. My mother attends Seasons and I’m very thankful for their services.”
~ volunteer

“For me, it is a great blessing to be there (Seasons) and serve people. The staff is fantastic. Everyone’s goal is to help the clients.”
~ volunteer

“You have to think beyond yourself. It seemed like I could help a lot of people through this organization and as I got involved I found that Senior Services DEFINITELY helps a lot of people.”
~ volunteer

“I started volunteering because I wanted to give back to the community. A friend of mine was volunteering as a Shopper for Senior Services, and it looked like the right opportunity for me.”
~ volunteer

“It only takes an hour or so each week and it means so much to them. Many of them have no family. The folks I shop for really appreciate the service.”
~ volunteer

“I started volunteering because I wanted to keep busy. I like the one-on-one interaction and visiting means so much to my client. She really appreciates the service and the time we spend together and I make a new friend!”
~ volunteer

Volunteer Articles

Allison Rossi Utter

Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager
989-633-3741

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