Volunteer
We Would Love to Have You Here...
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community? Volunteering with the Durham Center for Senior Life is a great way to use your talents to enhance the lives of seniors in Durham County. DCSL offers a number of ways to get involved. We believe that tapping into an individual’s skills and knowledge creates a more meaningful experience for both the volunteer and the community served.
How do I Become a Volunteer?
Contact our Volunteer & Program Coordinator, Daniel Lightheart, to become a DCSL volunteer:
Phone: 919-688-8247 ext. 124
Email: dlightheart@dcslnc.org
All those interested in becoming a volunteer will be scheduled for a volunteer orientation. During orientation, the Volunteer Coordinator will discuss opportunities that match a volunteer’s availability, skills, and interests. Large groups should contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly to discuss volunteer opportunities with DCSL.
Volunteer Opportunities
There is always something to do! Consider the many ways you can volunteer:
Class Instructor — Lead weekly exercise or arts and crafts classes or begin a new class! Current exercise classes include yoga, total body workout, Tai’ Chi, belly dancing, line dancing, aerobics, exercise boot camp, horseshoes and other activities. Current arts and crafts classes include watercolor painting, crocheting, ceramics, jewelry-making, and quilting. Time Commitment: Weekly, Ongoing
Lunch & Learn Instructor — Teach an instructional seminar on health/wellness related issues concerning older adults. Time Commitment: One Time
Office Assistant — Help with important mailings, data entry, and filing. Time Commitment: As needed/Ongoing
Special Events Committee Member — Help with the planning and facilitation of annual DCSL fundraising events. Volunteer Spotlight.
Volunteer Ambassador — Serve as the first contact person to greet people, give tours to new comers, train seniors on exercise equipment, help with publicity and other day to day operations. Time Commitment: Ongoing
Telephone Reassurance — Make reassurance calls from the Durham Center for Senior Life to home-bound seniors that live alone. Time Commitment: Ongoing
Adult Day Health — Assist with the Adult Day Health program by working with seniors during the day to help them remain in their homes with family members.
