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 add up to hundreds of hours of service to support 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.
Silver Key volunteers provide meals, rides, client support, office support, 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.
Meals
- Volunteer to deliver, serve, or prepare meals to help seniors remain healthy.
Rides
- Volunteer to drive Silver Key vehicles to help seniors maintain independence.
Client Support
- Volunteer to support clients and visitors in senior assistance and reception areas.
Office / Admin Support
- Volunteer to support our mission in the administration and office areas.
Materials Support
- Volunteer to sort and organize merchandise and food to support our stores.
Supporting Veterans
- Volunteer to support senior veterans with companionship, meals 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? | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 2-3 hours at designated meal site | 8:30 am - 11:30 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; random drug screening required | Background checks required | Background checks required |
Volunteer to Provide Rides
| Reserve & Ride Driver | |
|---|---|
| Will I interact with seniors? | Yes |
| What are my tasks? | Drive Silver Key vehicles to provide rides for seniors |
| What are the time requirements? | Shifts available 7:45 am - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Are there any physical requirements? | Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds |
| Where is the volunteer location? | Silver Key transportation center - 1625 S. Murray Blvd. |
| Do I need a vehicle? | Silver Key vehicles are designated for transportation |
| Are there any age minimums? | 21 years minimum |
| May a volunteer group participate? | Not available |
| Anything else I should know? | 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 | Resource Development Admin | Professional Support | 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 | Based on your professional skills, you can volunteer to assist various departments as needed | 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 Materials Support
| 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 |
| 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 |
V.E.T.S Veterans Engagement Togetherness Support
| Home Delivery of Meals | Reserve & Ride Driver | 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? | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Shifts available 7:45 am - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 4:30 pm | 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 required; random drug screening required | Ideal for veterans; background checks required; random drug screening required; proof of insurance 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 Program Manager at volunteer@silverkey.org or 719-884-2300.
