Volunteer Opportunity: Drive with Purpose in Emeryville (East Bay)

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About Ashby Village

Location:

1821 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707, US

Mission Statement

Ashby Village is a vibrant East Bay nonprofit organization that connects older adults with each other and resources to age well in the places they call home and to engage in their communities. We’re committed to building an inclusive organization and culture that advances access to practical services and social and cultural programs for older adults from all backgrounds and economic means. We’re aging together with dignity, purpose, and self-determination in the diverse, multi-generational communities we cherish.

Description

Volunteers are essential to our village community! Ashby Village volunteers support a broad range of social and cultural activities built by and for members, and they assist members with practical services such as rides to doctor appointments, friendly visits, technology assistance, and grocery shopping.

Ashby Village volunteers enjoy:

• Being a part of something bigger than themselves,
• Staying active - physically, mentally and socially, and
• Connecting with others and feeling part of community

With remote and in-person opportunities, volunteering with Ashby Village offers the flexibility to choose how, when and where you apply your talents, skills and experience. A sample of volunteer opportunities directly supporting members includes:

• Providing rides
• Assisting with technology (Mac and PC)
• Shopping for groceries
• Making friendly visits
• Performing small home repairs
• Assisting with gardening

Additional volunteer opportunities are available assisting program teams and in the Ashby Village office, such as:

• Supporting technology education for members
• Helping to plan and support events
• Providing office administrative support
• Supporting marketing and communications with your website, photography, social media and/or writing talents