VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer: To enrich your life by helping someone else. Listed are some of the places in Anoka County seeking volunteers & a brief description. You might also wish to check with your local schools, churches, or other organizations that may be in need of volunteers. ACCAP – Chores & More Program (763) 783-4767 The Chores & More Program is for older adults 60 years of age and older who reside in Anoka County. Volunteers are needed to do various household services including housekeeping, minor home repairs, and seasonal chores such as lawn mowing, lawn clean-up, and snow removal. Funding support is provided by Trellis as part of the “Older Americans Act Program.” If interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit Chores & More webpage or contact the Chores & More Program at 763-783-4767. ACCAP – Senior Kinship Program (763) 783-4745 The Senior Kinship Program offers a one-on-one service, where volunteers provide assistance and friendship to isolated or homebound seniors (60 years of age and older) throughout Anoka County. Some services include companionship, outings, running errands, and providing medical and non-medical transportation. Through community exposure and interactions with our clients, Senior Kinship Volunteers further ACCAP’s mission by empowering seniors who are low income. In return, our volunteers create lifelong friendships and the opportunity to give back to their community. Volunteers may serve between 2 – 40 hours a week, depending on client demand and availability of volunteers. Some volunteers may be eligible for their meals and transportation (portal to portal) to be reimbursed while they volunteer. To be a volunteer, please visit Senior Kinship webpage or call the Senior Kinship Program at 763-783-4745. ACCAP – Senior Information Line (763) 783-4707 The Senior Information Line is a phone service specifically designed to connect older adults or their family members to community services and resources. Volunteers are needed to answer phones, refer clients to resources, and work on clerical projects. Training is provided. For more information on this program or on how to become a volunteer, visit the SIL webpage or call 763-783-4707. ACCAP-Head Start, (763) 783-4300 www.accap.org. Programs in Anoka & Washington County. Volunteers needed in a variety of areas, including in the classroom, office, and as bus monitors. See program description under EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE / EDUCATION.
