Volunteer at Silver Key
When you volunteer at Silver Key, the impact you make on our community is significant. On an average day, our volunteers' efforts add up to hundreds of hours of service to support the quality of life for seniors. Even more valuable are the strong connections volunteers make with our clients. It’s rewarding and meaningful for all involved.
The benefits of volunteering are everlasting for your mind, body, and soul. As a volunteer, you will receive ongoing training, resources, and support for your role.
Silver Key volunteers provide meals, commodities delivery support, transportation to appointments in our vehicles, client support in companionship programs, office support, food pantry, and thrift store support, and veterans support. Whether you’re interested in working directly with seniors or offering behind-the-scenes assistance, we have the right volunteer opportunity for your schedule and interests. Come join us, and get involved and help make a difference!
**Children 12-17 years old must have a minor consent form on file and be accompanied by their parent or an adult guardian at all times for liability purposes**
Meals
- Volunteer to deliver, serve, or prepare meals to help seniors remain healthy.
Food Pantry
- Volunteer to sort and organize food to support our food pantry. Light and heavy lifting required.
Rides
- Volunteer to drive Silver Key vehicles to help seniors maintain independence.
Thrift Store
- Volunteer to sort and organize merchandise to support our stores. Light and heavy lifting required.
Client Support
- Volunteer to support clients and visitors in senior assistance and reception areas.
Home Repair
- Volunteer to support clients with minor home modifications.
Office / Admin Support
- Volunteer to support our mission in the administration and office areas.
Companionship Support
- Volunteer to support seniors with companionship, meals, light assistance, errands, and rides.
Volunteer to Provide Meals
| Home Delivery of Meals | Connections Café Lunch Service | Food Preparation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Yes | Yes | No |
| What are my tasks? | Deliver meals to seniors in their homes; enjoy a friendly visit and check on their well-being | Set up dining area; serve meals; clean area; clear tables/chairs | Package and sort meal items for delivery |
| What are the time requirements? | 7:30 - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | 2-3 hours at the designated meal site | 7:30 - 10:30 am |
| Are there any physical requirements? | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds | Standing, walking, light carrying | Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment |
| Where is the volunteer location? | Designated routes available | Assigned to a Connections Café location | Silver Key kitchen 1655 S. Murray Blvd |
| Do I need a vehicle? | Yes, with proof of insurance and valid driver's license | No | No |
| Are there any age minimums? | 18 years minimum; volunteers may bring their children with them | 18 years minimum | 18 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Groups of 5 people can rotate one day per week on an ongoing basis | Group could rotate one day per week on an ongoing basis | Not available |
| Anything else I should know? | Background checks required | Background checks required | Background checks required |
Volunteer to Provide Rides
| Commodities Deliveries Support | Reserve & Ride Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Yes | Yes |
| What are my tasks? | Ride along with a staff member to provide monthly food | Drive Silver Key vehicles to provide rides for seniors |
| What are the time requirements? | Shifts available 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 12:30 - 4:30 pm | Shifts available 7:45 - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Are there any physical requirements? | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds |
| Where is the volunteer location? | Silver Key transportation center - 1625 S. Murray Blvd. | Silver Key transportation center - 1625 S. Murray Blvd. |
| Do I need a vehicle? | Silver Key vehicles are designated for transportation | Silver Key vehicles are designated for transportation |
| Are there any age minimums? | 21 years minimum | 21 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Not available | Not available |
| Anything else I should know? | Background checks required; random drug screening required; proof of insurance required | Background checks required; random drug screening required; proof of insurance required |
Volunteer for Client Support
| Food Pantry Client Support | Admin / Reception | |
|---|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Yes | Yes |
| What are my tasks? | Assist clients and volunteers; display produce; open packaging; cardboard breakdown; stock shelves; assist in distribution | Receive and direct visitors; manage incoming calls; address information requests; data entry; general clerical support |
| What are the time requirements? | Flexible shifts | Flexible shifts |
| Are there any physical requirements? | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds | None |
| Where is the volunteer location? | 1605 S. Murray Blvd. | 1605 or 1625 S. Murray Blvd. |
| Do I need a vehicle? | No | No |
| Are there any age minimums? | 18 years minimum | 18 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Group volunteering available | Not available |
| Anything else I should know? | Background checks required | Background checks required |
Volunteer for Office / Admin Support
| Admin/Reception/Professional Support | Resource Development Admin | Silver Line | Project and Event Support |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Yes | No | No | Yes/No |
| What are my tasks? | Greet and direct visitors; manage incoming calls and information requests; data entry; general clerical support | Research grants; scan grant information; initiate donor and sponsor phone calls; clerical support | Manage incoming calls and info requests, data entry, provide resources | Sorting food items; participate in special events |
| What are the time requirements? | 4 hrs am/pm | 4 hour shift one day per week on a set schedule | Flexible scheduling by department | One-time support for an event or project |
| Are there any physical requirements? | No | No | No | No |
| Where is the volunteer location? | 1605 or 1625 S. Murray Blvd. | 1625 S. Murray Blvd. | 1625 S. Murray Blvd. | Various locations; most at 1625 S. Murray Blvd. |
| Do I need a vehicle? | No | No | No | No |
| Are there any age minimums? | 18 years minimum | 18 years minimum | 18 years minimum | 18 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Not available | Not available | Not available | Group volunteering available |
| Anything else I should know? | Background checks required | Background checks required | Background checks required |
Volunteer for the Thrift Store or Food Pantry
| Food Pantry Materials Handling | Thrift Store |
|
|---|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Minimal | Some |
| What are my tasks? | Display produce; open packaging; cardboard breakdown; stock shelves | Sort and price merchandise; clean and organize shelves; arrange displays; assist clients; home medical equipment sales; donation pick ups |
| What are the minimum time requirements? | Flexible shifts | Flexible shifts |
| Are there any physical requirements? | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds |
| Where is the volunteer location? | 1605 S. Murray Blvd. | 1605 S. Murray Blvd. |
| Do I need a vehicle? | No | No |
| Are there any age minimums? | 18 years minimum | 18 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Group volunteering is available for materials handling only | Not available |
| Anything else I should know? | Background checks may be required | Background checks are required |
Companionship Support
| Reassurance + | Guardianship Advocate (GVAP) | Veteran Companionship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| What are my tasks? | Deliver meals to seniors in their homes; enjoy a friendly visit and check on their well-being | Drive Silver Key vehicles to provide rides for seniors | Provide light companionship to senior veterans in need; volunteers are matched to veteran clients |
| What are the time requirements? | Flexible shifts | Wiling to give a six-month commitment as an advocate, receive a certificate after training, appointed by the probate court to serve incapacitated individuals who need a decision-maker to improve the quality of their life | Flexible shifts; 5 hours/week commitment |
| Are there any physical requirements? | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds | No |
| Where is the volunteer location? | Designated routes available | Silver Key transportation center - 1625 S. Murray Blvd. | 1625 S. Murray Blvd. and in senior veterans' homes |
| Do I need a vehicle? | Yes, with proof of insurance and valid drivers license | Silver Key vehicles are designated for transportation | Preferable, though exceptions may apply |
| Are there any age minimums? | 18 years minimum; volunteers may bring their children with them | 21 years minimum | 55 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Groups of 5 people can rotate one day per week on an ongoing basis | -- | -- |
| Anything else I should know? | Ideal for veterans; background checks and initial drug screening required | Ideal for veterans; background check, credit check, MVR, and initial drug testing, proof of insurance are required | Veterans preferred; specialized orientation and ongoing training required, drug testing, DMV test, small hourly stipends available for volunteers that do not exceed this program's income qualifications |
For more information, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteer@silverkey.org or 719-884-2300.
