WS Chronicle

Our local nonprofits depend on senior volunteers and offer a wide variety of opportunities to serve. Here is a list of volunteer opportunities in our community:

*Read. Write. Spell. needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students. Training, support and all of the tools necessary for success are provided. An online information session will be held at noon on July 13 on Zoom. For more information or to register, visit www.readws.org/becomeatutor.

*The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem needs volunteers to provide transportation for older adults to medical appointments or grocery shopping. Training is provided. For more information, call Vicki Poore at 336-748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org.

*Senior Services needs volunteers to help older adults learn basic tablet function. Tablets are being used to help seniors who are home-bound to feel connected and less isolated. People who are comfortable using a tablet, opening internet/web browsers, apps and email are preferred. The hours are flexible. This is a short-term volunteer opportunity that will have a big impact. For more information, go to seniorservicesinc.org, call Holly Beck at 336-721-3411, or email hbeck@seniorservicesinc.org.

*Senior Services is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals-on-Wheels. The routes can be delivered any time between 9:45 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday. Routes take about 90 minutes to deliver. There is a particular need for volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays. Volunteer with a spouse or friend. For more information, call Holly Beck at 336-721-3411, email hbeck@seniorservicesinc.org, or visit www.seniorservicesinc.org.

*SECU House needs volunteers, including groups and individuals, to provide meals to families staying at the house while receiving medical treatment. The meals can be dropped off at the house; no volunteers are allowed inside at this time. Having the meals at the house allows the families to avoid going to restaurants or grocery stores. To see a list of available dates and get specific information, go to www.familyhousews.org/serve-a-meal or call Emily Kaartunen at 336-793-2822 or email Emily.kaartunen@familyhousews.org.

*Samaritan Ministries seeks volunteers for several areas, including the kitchen area to package and serve meals for lunch and dinner. The weekday lunch shift for volunteers is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the dinner shift is from 3-7 p.m. Volunteers must be age 13 or older. For more information, go to www.samaritan-forsyth.org.

*Piedmont Environmental Association (PEA) is looking for gardeners whose gardens may produce more veggies than they can use to donate extra produce to support H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem. Donating fresh food is a great way to reduce food waste, hunger, and food insecurity right here in Winston-Salem. And it’s a fun way to connect with neighbors and fellow gardeners this summer. To sign up, go to https://www.peanc.org/donate-fresh-produce-today.

These are just a few of the organizations that would appreciate your time and talents as they serve our neighbors in need. For additional opportunities, visit www.volunteermatch.org.