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    Senior Center Locations

    The Durham Center for Senior Life Offers Services at Multiple Locations Throughout the Community for Your Convenience!

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    DCSL Downtown

    406 Rigsbee Ave.
    Suite 202
    Durham, NC 27701
    Phone: 919-688-8247

    Available Services: On-going programs, special events, fun programs, computer lab, exercise equipment room, arts & crafts area, TV lounge and game room with a Wii, pool table and ping pong table

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    DCSL at Little River

    8305 Roxboro Road
    Little River Community Complex
    Bahama, NC 27503
    Phone: 919-477-6066

    Available Services: Exercise classes, health education seminars, holiday programs, special events in partnership with local businesses, daily nutrition program

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    DSCL at JFK Towers

    4900 Roxboro Rd
    Durham, NC 27704
    Phone: 919-477-6066

    Available Services: Exercise classes, health education seminars, holiday programs, special events in partnership with local businesses, daily nutrition program

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    DCSL Downtown

    406 Rigsbee Ave.
    Suite 202
    Durham, NC 27701
    Phone: 919-688-8247

    Available Services: On-going programs, special events, fun programs, computer lab, exercise equipment room, arts & crafts area, TV lounge and game room with a Wii, pool table and ping pong table

    little river copy

    DCSL at Little River

    8305 Roxboro Road
    Little River Community Complex
    Bahama, NC 27503
    Phone: 919-477-6066

    Available Services: Exercise classes, health education seminars, holiday programs, special events in partnership with local businesses, daily nutrition program

    jfk towers

    DSCL at JFK Towers

    4900 Roxboro Rd
    Durham, NC 27704
    Phone: 919.477.6066

    Available Services: Exercise classes, health education seminars, holiday programs, special events in partnership with local businesses, daily nutrition program

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    Adult Day Health

    Adult Day Health provides on-site respite services for up to 60 adults each day, offering a safe and compassionate environment for seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to live independently.

    Click Here to Learn More About Adult Day Health

    Services

    Caregiver Resources
    Dementia Care Services and Programs
    Congregate Nutrition Program
    Health Promotions Classes
    Information and Assistance
    Options Counseling
    DCSL EATS Program
    Congregate Transportation Services
    Department of Social Services
    Caregiver Support
    Notary Services

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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.

 

About Us

The Durham Center for Senior Life, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is designated by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence.

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Contact

Durham Center for Senior Life
406 Rigsbee Ave.
Suite 202
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-688-8247
Fax: 919-683-3406

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