We always have volunteer positions open at the Dennis Center for Active Living. We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities. Volunteering fosters social connections and provides much needed assistance to the community. The process to become a volunteer at the Dennis Center for Active Living is easy:
- Become a member of the Dennis Center for Active Living
It’s easy, free, and open to everyone! Fill out a member registration form at the front desk and get your sign-in key tag. - Fill out a volunteer application form
Stop by the DCAL and fill it out. Then call or email the Office Manager to set up a time to have your volunteer orientation. - Complete your volunteer orientation
Bring your application and a form of ID, all potential volunteers must have a CORI check.
Interested? Call or stop by the Dennis Center for Active Living to fill out a Volunteer Application. The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
There are many different opportunities for volunteering. Here are our current needs:
Medical Driver
Estimated Time Commitment: You make your schedule, as many or a few hours as you are available.
Our medical drivers provide an invaluable service in the lives of hundreds of Dennis seniors. Volunteers use their own vehicles to provide transportation from the senior’s home to a medical appointment and back. You set your own schedule for when you are available to drive and can decline any rides when you are unavailable. Mileage reimbursement is available for drivers at the current federal rate.
Library
Estimated Time Commitment: You set your own schedule, at least one hour every two weeks.
Our library is in constant use with books coming and going! Help us keep everything in order by organizing books, restocking returns and new donations, and curating our library. This position has very flexible hours on a schedule that you set.
Special Events
Estimated Time Commitment: As needed, we call you to ask about your availability for events.
The senior center runs many special events each month and sometimes we need an extra helping hand with setting up, running, or taking down an event. If you like to be a “party planner”, this is the job for you!
Fitness Monitors
Fitness Monitor is responsible for the supervision of the fitness facilities and its patrons. Monitor is also responsible for opening, closing, and securing the facilities. They are also responsible for the appropriate use and cleanliness of all equipment.
Other Opportunities
Do you have a special skill that you think could help us here at the Senior Center? Let us know and we will work together to create an opportunity for us to work together!
Food Pantry
Estimated Time Commitment: Varied hours. Please contact our Outreach department to learn more.
Our Food Pantry offers non-perishable food items and now has a fridge and freezer for perishable groceries. We need volunteers to guide visitors to the pantry, update inventory and stock items.
Golden Age Day Program Lunch Prep
Estimated Time Commitment: Two hours Wednesday or Friday, every week.
Our Golden Age Program is seeking dedicated volunteers who can help out one day every week with meal prep. Help to cook, serve, and clean up lunch for up to 15 seniors – we provide all supplies. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday or Friday from 10 am to Noon.
Friendly Visitors or Reassurance Calls
Estimated Time Commitment: One hour every week.
Spend one hour a week with a senior in their home or make a phone call to someone who could benefit from socialization and friendship. Help to combat loneliness in the senior population and make a new friend with someone who would love your company.
Café Area Attendants
Café attendants do everything from serve and refill cups of coffee to operate the cash register and keep the Café area clean and stocked.
Front Desk
Estimated Time Commitment: Four hours on any day a week.
One of our most important, visible, and social positions at the Dennis Center for Active Living. A variety of tasks including answering the phone, greeting visitors, directing members/inquiries to staff members, and calls for birthdays, events, and all appointments.
