Opportunities From: United Way of Northwest Vermont

Become a friendly visitor who brightens someone's day through conversation, walks, or simply spending quality time together. As a companion volunteer, you'll share stories, play games, enjoy outdoor strolls, or participate in activities that bring joy and connection to residents' lives. Your presence and friendship provide invaluable social engagement that enriches both your lives.

Bring the joy of music to residents through performances, sing-alongs, or teaching simple music classes. Whether you play an instrument, lead group singing, or share your love of different musical genres, you'll create uplifting experiences that spark memories and bring people together. Music has a unique power to connect people across generations and backgrounds.

Spend time at Memory Care at Allen Brook in Williston engaging with residents who have dementia and are just looking to spend a little time with someone with a kind heart, show an interest in them and a smile to brighten their day.

Needed Daily:  For any amount of time from 10:30am - 6:30 pm
To Volunteer or additional info
Contact Cathie Cassano – cassano@cathedralsquare.org
(802) 777-4543

Help navigate the digital world by troubleshooting phone and computer issues with patience and care. Whether it's setting up email, learning to video chat with family, or figuring out a new app, your tech skills can bridge the digital divide and keep our older adults connected. This one-on-one support builds meaningful relationships while empowering them to stay engaged with technology.

Help residents organize their living spaces, sort through belongings, and create systems that make daily life easier and more enjoyable. Your organizational skills provide practical support while respecting residents' personal preferences and cherished possessions. This volunteer opportunity often involves listening to wonderful stories about the items being organized and the memories they hold.

Provide light housekeeping assistance like dusting, vacuuming, and organizing to help residents maintain clean, comfortable living spaces. Your help with these routine tasks allows residents to focus their energy on activities they enjoy most while ensuring their homes remain safe and welcoming. This practical support makes a real difference in residents' daily comfort and well-being.

Guide residents through gentle exercise classes like yoga, tai chi, chair exercises, or walking groups that promote physical wellness and social connection. Your leadership helps residents stay active and healthy while building community through shared movement. No certification required – just enthusiasm for helping others maintain their strength, flexibility, and well-being.

Share the warmth of good food and conversation by preparing and sharing meals with residents, either one-on-one or in group settings. You can cook together, share family recipes, or simply enjoy a meal while getting to know each other better. This volunteer opportunity celebrates the universal joy of breaking bread together and creates lasting memories around the dinner table.

Lend a helping hand with grocery shopping or errands for residents who are unable to. You'll provide essential support with trips to the grocery store or other local businesses. This flexible volunteer opportunity allows you to make a real difference in someone's daily life.

Lead creative craft activities that engage residents' artistic spirits and provide opportunities for self-expression. From seasonal decorations to memory books, painting projects to holiday crafts, you'll help residents explore their creativity while fostering social connections. These hands-on activities often spark conversations about past hobbies and create beautiful keepsakes.

Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity! Beginning in the fall of 2025, you can help provide essential relief to family caregivers while offering compassionate support to individuals living with dementia. Our new daytime respite pilot at Memory Care at Allen Brook creates meaningful breaks for overwhelmed caregivers who often provide round-the-clock care with little relief. Whether you're interested in engaging with participants through activities, providing companionship, or serving a meal, you'll be making a real difference in the lives of families facing this challenging journey. 

No experience is required - just a caring heart and willingness to help ensure no caregiver has to face dementia alone.

Take residents to medical appointments, shopping and other activities as needed. We'll add you to our list of on-call volunteer drivers and contact you when a need arises on the day(s) and times(s) that you specify.

This is a great opportunity to spend one-on-one time with our independent-living residents while fulfilling an important need.

Use your sewing skills to help residents mend clothing and repair household textiles, extending the life of cherished items. This practical volunteer opportunity allows you to share traditional skills while helping residents maintain their favorite garments and linens. The quiet, focused time spent mending often becomes an opportunity for meaningful conversation and skill-sharing.

Get your hands dirty helping residents tend to gardens, plant flowers, weed beds, and harvest fresh produce. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, you'll help create beautiful, productive spaces that provide residents with fresh air, gentle exercise, and the satisfaction of watching things grow. These peaceful moments often lead to wonderful conversations about gardening tips and memories.

Share the joy of furry companionship by helping residents walk their beloved pets or providing pet care when needed. This active volunteer opportunity combines the benefits of outdoor exercise with the happiness that comes from spending time with animals. You'll support the special bond between residents and their pets while getting some fresh air and exercise yourself.

Join our special quilting project to create memorial quilts honoring residents who have lived at our memory care community. This meaningful volunteer opportunity combines the traditional craft of quilting with the important work of celebrating and remembering lives well-lived. You'll work alongside other volunteers to create beautiful, lasting tributes that bring comfort to families and community.

Lend a helping hand with grocery shopping and errands for residents who need assistance getting out and about. You'll provide essential support while offering companionship during trips to the store, pharmacy, or other local businesses. This flexible volunteer opportunity allows you to make a real difference in someone's daily life while exploring the community together.

Put your handy skills to work helping residents with simple home repairs and maintenance tasks. From hanging pictures and fixing loose handles to changing light bulbs and assembling furniture, your practical abilities help residents maintain comfortable, safe living spaces. These meaningful interactions often lead to wonderful conversations and lasting friendships.