AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and Senior Services Associates have several volunteer opportunities available.
Bingo assistance
In the activities program in Yorkville, volunteers help with bingo by calling the game numbers or calling back numbers. This opportunity is under the guidance of the activity coordinator.
Individuals will need to be at least 18 and be available in-person from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, or both.
Friendly visitors program
Volunteers are sought who are friendly, dependable, compassionate and committed to making a positive difference in someone’s life through the friendly visiting program.
Friendly visiting volunteers 18 and older can help to reduce senior isolation with their volunteer service.
Meals on Wheels
The Community Nutrition Network needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Yorkville and Plano.
Volunteer at Caring Hands Thrift Store
The heart and need of Caring Hands Thrift Shop are its volunteers. Volunteers at Caring Hands help serve the community more efficiently. Volunteers help run the cash register, greet customers and organize donations and books.
Volunteer transportation drivers
This volunteer opportunity is for individuals 21 and older. Volunteers are need to pick up seniors and drive them to and from medical and dental appointments. This opportunity is flexible; volunteers only accept assignments that work for their schedule and location.
Yard work, chores volunteers
Seniors within Kendall County call the Yorkville Senior Services office often, requesting help with household tasks. They are grateful to have someone volunteer their time to help them with yard work tasks, such as shoveling snow, raking leaves and other home chores. This volunteer opportunity is for individuals, age 18 and older. A background check is required.
Paramount Theatre volunteers
The Paramount Theatre is looking for fun, energetic, hard-working individual to join the Paramount Family as volunteer ushers. Volunteers are needed during the evenings and weekends and need to be able to stand for 90+ minutes, walk up and down theatre aisles and stairs, and deliver positive customer service with a positive attitude. All ushers must be fully vaccinated.
Pantry proxy volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist seniors by picking up their provisions from the Kendall County Community Food Pantry. The pantry will assemble the food and give it to those picking it up on behalf of the client. Distribution time is between noon and 6 p.m. on Thursdays.
Frozen meals volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist Senior Services Associates by delivering five frozen meals to senior clients on Fridays. This volunteer opportunity is for individuals age 21 and over. A background check is required.
Anyone interested in any of these opportunities to give back to the community can email Deborah Lee Sheppard at dsheppard@seniorservicesassoc.org or call 630-553-5777.
