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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 older adults 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 older adults 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 older adults that live alone. Time Commitment: Ongoing
  • Adult Day Health — Assist with the Adult Day Health program by working with older adults during the day to help them remain in their homes with family members.

About Us

The Durham Center for Senior Life is a nonprofit organization and is designated by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence.

Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:30am – 7:30pm

Friday:
8:30am – 5:00pm 

Saturday & Sunday: 
Closed

Services

Contact

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

Social Media

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Accountability

  • The Durham Center for Senior Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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