Open Requests From: Family Service Rochester

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer mowing her yard this summer.  The yard will take approximately 1 hour to mow.

Trimming is not included.  Mowing begins in April and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 7-10 days early in the season, every two weeks later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner.

Location:  Graham Court SE

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is seeking help with cleaning toys in their playroom.

The FRC hosts weekly play times, and keeping everyone healthy is important. Cleaning supplies will be provided for volunteers to clean surfaces and toys in the playroom.

Questions?
email: volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 12:15pm and bring her to 125 Live.  She anticipates she will be ready for a ride home at 4:30pm.

She may use a cane or walker.

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  Commercial Drive SW, Rochester

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor!
A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to replace shingles on little shed roof.

Supplies Needed: Homeowner is willing to purchase supplies that are needed for the project.

Location:  5th Ave SE Rochester

Further info: After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor!
A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to remove old paint and repaint kitchen cupboards.

Supplies Needed: Homeowner is willing to purchase supplies that are needed for the project.

Tools: Volunteer will need to bring tools needed

Further info: After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 16th St NE

As you complete volunteering tasks, don't forget to go back and record your time. Your logged hours help us apply for grants, recognize you and other volunteers, and add up to some amazing numbers at the end of the year!

Logging your time is pretty simple, just click the 'Track Hours' tab, then the +Add Hours button. Select yes or no under "Hour Type" and fill in the details. If there isn't a matching open request to log your hours under, please make sure you leave a brief description for us so that we know what you completed and where.

A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance power washing and sealing her deck.

The homeowner has a power washer and supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. You may work with the homeowner to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: NW Rochester

A client is looking for a volunteer to reframe two of his upstairs windows for him.

After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5th Ave SE

A homeowner is asking for assistance with sanding the hand rails and staining/sealing her deck.

The volunteer will work with the homeowner regarding supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client's address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 18th Ave NW

A client is looking for a volunteer to power wash outside of house and garage. She does not have a power washer.

Homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 32nd Court NE

A client is looking for a volunteer to seal crack in driveway. She will provider sealant.

Homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 32nd Court NE

A homeowner is asking for assistance.  She needs someone to install a new storm door.  Client will purchase door.  Volunteer should bring a few basic tools along.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Fertile Ave

A woman is asking for someone to put up railing at outside entry door. She will need to get railing  and does not have tools.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 9th Ave NE

A man is asking for someone to make the walk-in to his house waterproof.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5th Ave SE

As you complete volunteering tasks, don't forget to go back and record your time. Your logged hours help us apply for grants, recognize you and other volunteers, and add up to some amazing numbers at the end of the year!

Logging your time is pretty simple, just click the ‘Track Hours’ tab, then the +Add Hours button. Select yes or no under "Hour Type" and fill in the details. If there isn't a matching open request to log your hours under, please make sure you leave a brief description for us so that we know what you completed and where. 

A man is asking for someone to put cement in 3' w x 6' d hole in his basement.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5th Ave SE

As you complete volunteering tasks, don't forget to go back and record your time. Your logged hours help us apply for grants, recognize you and other volunteers, and add up to some amazing numbers at the end of the year!

Logging your time is pretty simple, just click the ‘Track Hours’ tab, then the +Add Hours button. Select yes or no under "Hour Type" and fill in the details. If there isn't a matching open request to log your hours under, please make sure you leave a brief description for us so that we know what you completed and where. 

A man is asking for someone to caulk around a gable vent or replace if needed.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5th Ave SE

As you complete volunteering tasks, don't forget to go back and record your time. Your logged hours help us apply for grants, recognize you and other volunteers, and add up to some amazing numbers at the end of the year!

Logging your time is pretty simple, just click the ‘Track Hours’ tab, then the +Add Hours button. Select yes or no under "Hour Type" and fill in the details. If there isn't a matching open request to log your hours under, please make sure you leave a brief description for us so that we know what you completed and where. 

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner.  Homeowners may or may not have a lawn mower.  If you are able to transport your mower to a location, please include that in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 2 hours to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 19th St NW

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

The client has requested that her lawn be mowed every two weeks. She has a gate to her backyard which would require a push mower be used. She also has a metal ramp in the front of the house.

This lawn would take approximately 1 hour to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 8th St NW

A man is asking for someone to replace wood frame around tree and by steps.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Zumbro Dr NW

A woman is asking for someone to remove 3 treadmills (2 work, 1 doesn't) and you can have them for free.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the client to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Hastings Ln NW

A client is looking for a volunteer to paint a bathroom.

After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Oaklawn Ln NW

A client is seeking a volunteer to wash windows.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 16th St NE

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 1 hour to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5th Ave SE

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 45 minutes to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Sierra Ln NE

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This client has a mower, but it hasn't been used in a while.

This lawn would take approximately 45 minutes to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Valleyhigh Dr NW

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 45 minutes to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1st St NW

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This client has a mower.

This lawn would take approximately 1 hour to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 5th St NW

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 45 minutes to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Lark Ln NW, Stewartville

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately an hour and a half to mow

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Trenton Ln NW

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 45 minutes to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 45th St NW

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer. Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5 - 7 days early in the season, every 7 - 10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. The homeowner may or may not have a mower, please state this in your response.

This lawn would take approximately 1 hour to mow.

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 22nd St NW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 9:30am and bring her to 125 Live.  She anticipates she will be ready for a ride home at 1:30pm.

She does use a walker. 

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  Commerce Drive NW, Rochester

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 8:15am and bring her to OMC SE Clinic for two appts.  Anticipates second appt. at 9:10am will be less than one hour with a ride home.

Additional information, including the woman's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Location:  Civic Center Drive NE

As a Meals Coordinator, you load meals into the route drivers' cars, ensuring all meals are picked up for delivery. You call FSR staff -as necessary- to support meal deliveries if there are no-show route drivers. 

You must be at the kitchen (Shorewood) between 11:00 and 11:10 am at 2115 2nd Street SW on your assigned day. Meals are delivered rain or shine, including holidays. 

The Meals Coordinator role is a weekly commitment. A substitute coordinator will be assigned if you are unable to volunteer on your regularly scheduled day of the week.

We are currently seeking Meals Coordinators for Wednesdays. Please respond to this opportunity and we will connect with you for training.

Thank you for volunteering!

Family Service Rochester is partnering with other organizations across the community - Channel One and Cub Foods -  to distribute food to those in need through FSR Fresh!

FSR Fresh is a grocery box delivery program, run with the help of volunteers, and this opportunity allows you to help with the delivery of grocery boxes to clients.

Pick up location: 1625 Highway 14 East, Rochester, MN 55904 (pull around to the back of the building & enter door)

Pick up time: 10:30 AM (deliveries usually take between 1.5 and 2 hours)

Distribution area: Mainly Rochester - but will possibly include Byron, Kasson, Stewartville, or Oronoco

**Bring a cooler if you have one, otherwise one will be provided for you (larger cooler preferred)

Questions about the program or task? Reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org 

Thank you for considering this request!

A senior woman would like a volunteer to take her grocery shopping twice a month at Hy-Vee Crossroads.

After you sign up for this request, Family Service Rochester will send you the client's information.

Thank you for volunteering for our senior and disabled clients.

Location: 400 block of 5th Ave SE, Stewartville

A homeowner is asking for a volunteer to straighten a 6' cedar privacy fence so that it is not leaning.

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowners address and phone number. Volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around the volunteers availability.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: 1200 block of Chester Road SE

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 1:10pm and bring him to Olmsted Medical Center SE Clinic for a 1:40pm appointment.  He anticipates the appointment will be one hour with a ride home.

Additional information, including the man's location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  6th Ave SW

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

H route area: NE – Jefferson School

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

H route area: SE/SW – S. Broadway, Pinewood Rd.

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Volunteers are needed to help homeowners clean up their yard this season. Common tasks include:

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to stain their deck.

Supplies Needed: Homeowner has ladder and paint supplies.

Location: NW Rochester

Further info: After you respond to this request, Family Service Rochester will provide you with the homeowner's address and phone number. You will then work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time around your availability.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Questions?
email volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

A senior client is asking for a volunteer to stain their deck.

The volunteer will work with the homeowner regarding supplies.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client's address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Location: NW Rochester

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

A client is seeking help to power wash and stain their deck.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and wear closed-toe shoes.

After responding with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the client’s address and phone number. You can then work with the client to schedule this request around your availability.

Location: 900 block of 2nd St NW

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

As a substitute driver you may be contacted to deliver meals when a route driver is unavailable to drive their scheduled date assigned.   

If you are asked to drive a route, meals are picked up between 11:10 and 11:30 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Meals are delivered every day of the year, rain or shine, including holidays.

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

As a substitute driver you may be contacted to deliver meals on a Saturday or Sunday, when a route driver is unavailable to drive their scheduled date assigned.   

If you are asked to drive a route, meals are picked up between 11:10 and 11:30 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Meals are delivered every day of the year, rain or shine, including holidays.

Thank you for volunteering!

Through Neighbors Helping Neighbors, we conduct Home Safety Visits, helping to identify potential safety and fall hazards in the home of seniors in our community.

Volunteers are needed to administer the program, as well as to conduct the Home Safety Visits.  Below is a job description of the role.  Additional education will be provided.

Please Respond if interested in learning more, or contact Jackie Glynn as listed below.

Home Safety Corps

Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. However, as people age they become more prone to falls leading to injury, loss of independence, and fear of falling again. The good news is that falls are preventable, and aging itself does not cause falls.

Because most falls occur at home, a home safety corps volunteer can help an older adult improve their safety at home by identifying risk factors and making safety recommendations. A corps of trained Home Safety Corps Volunteers deliver this service across Olmsted County. Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

Skills required

Corps Training

Volunteers are needed to mow lawns for seniors and those with disabilities this summer.  Mowing begins as soon as the yard is ready for mowing and ends in November based on need and weather.  The volunteer should be available to mow every 5-7 days early in the season, every 7-10 days later in the season, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner.  Homeowners may or may not have a lawn mower.  If you are able to transport your mower to a location, please include that in your response. 

Please respond if interested and you will be contacted when you are matched to a request for assistance.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

We are looking for a volunteer with the skillset/ability to install grab bars in ceramic tile. We have a few senior clients who are looking to make their bathrooms safer to use with grab bar installation but we need a volunteer with the tools and skills needed for this project!

If you or someone you know may be able to help please respond to this need!

Grocery Shopping 

By volunteering as a Senior Companion, you can make a positive difference by providing weekly or bi-weekly visits that keep older adults feeling well — both physically and emotionally. 

Senior Companion volunteers offer assistance with daily tasks and transportation to older adults who wish to stay active, healthy, and continue living at home. Through weekly or bi/weekly in-home visits a few hours, our volunteers offer assistance by:

By volunteering as a Senior Companion, you can make a positive difference by providing weekly or bi-weekly visits that keep older adults feeling well — both physically and emotionally. 

Senior Companion volunteers offer assistance with daily tasks and transportation to older adults who wish to stay active, healthy, and continue living at home. Through weekly or bi/weekly in-home visits a few hours, our volunteers offer assistance by:

Through Neighbors Helping Neighbors we conduct Home Safety checks, helping to identify potential safety and fall hazards in the home of seniors in our community.

Volunteers are needed to administer the program, as well as to conduct the Home Safety Checks.  Below is a job description of the role.  Additional education will be provided.

Home Safety Corps

Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. However, as people age, they become more prone to falls leading to injury, loss of independence, and fear of falling again. The good news is that falls are preventable and aging itself does not cause falls.

Because most falls occur at home, a home safety corps volunteer can help an older adult improve their safety at home by identifying risk factors and making safety recommendations. A corps of trained Home Safety Corps Volunteers deliver this service across Olmsted County. Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

Skills required

Corps Training

A senior is seeking a volunteer to accompany them for weekly shopping or a friendly outing.

Family Service Rochester will provide the volunteer with the person's name and address once the volunteer responds so that they may work out a time for their first outing together.

Thank you for considering this request!

Household helper volunteers are needed to assist older adults and those with disabilities with household chores. Typical tasks include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and other housekeeping items. 

Flexible--volunteer as your schedule allows! 

Transportation is an essential need among older adults and the most requested service we receive. Many seniors in our community are no longer driving but have doctor appointments to get to and errands to run. We are here to assist these individuals, and we do so by making volunteering to drive easy!

As a volunteer driver, you assign yourself to requested trips that fit well with your schedule and transport the consumer in your own vehicle! Most transportation requests are for medical appointments, but we also accept transports to grocery stores, community centers, banks, hair salons, shopping centers, and social events.

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Senior Independence Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org. 

Thank you!

Caregiver Respite ensures caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available. Volunteers provide non-medical companionship, supervision, and a friendly face for older adults and those with disabilities so their primary caregiver can have some time away for work, family, and rest. 

Often people living with disabilities or memory loss and their caregivers have limited social contact outside their families. Volunteers are welcomed as friends, relationships develop, caregivers begin to cope better with daily stress, and thus the whole family is served. Volunteers are paired with a family and serve 4 – 16 hours a month, although there is no minimum or maximum about of time that can be donated.

Respite Care
Respite care volunteers offer quality companionship to someone with memory impairment or a chronic condition, so the primary caregiver can take a few hours off to attend to their needs. This has several benefits as it gives the primary family caregiver time:

Training
Respite Volunteer Training is offered to support respite volunteers. The training and education explore HIPAA and client confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, and respect, case examples/caregiving-centric issues, and dementia education.   

Matching Process
Neighbors Helping Neighbors takes great care to match a volunteer and family. The Volunteer should feel comfortable handling the Care Receiver’s level of functioning. The Care Receiver should feel comfortable and respected by his/her new Volunteer companion.

Caregiver Respite ensures caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available. Volunteers provide non-medical companionship, supervision, and a friendly face for older adults and those with disabilities so their primary caregiver can have some time away for work, family, and rest. 

Often people living with disabilities or memory loss and their caregivers have limited social contact outside their families. Volunteers are welcomed as friends, relationships develop, caregivers begin to cope better with daily stress, and thus the whole family is served. Volunteers are paired with a family and serve 4 – 16 hours a month, although there is no minimum or maximum about of time that can be donated.

Respite Care
Respite care volunteers offer quality companionship to someone with memory impairment or a chronic condition, so the primary caregiver can take a few hours off to attend to their needs. This has several benefits as it gives the primary family caregiver time:

Training
Respite Volunteer Training is offered to support respite volunteers. The training and education explore HIPAA and client confidentiality, boundaries, professionalism, and respect, case examples/caregiving-centric issues, and dementia education.   

Matching Process
Neighbors Helping Neighbors takes great care to match a volunteer and family. The Volunteer should feel comfortable handling the Care Receiver’s level of functioning. The Care Receiver should feel comfortable and respected by his/her new Volunteer companion.

Household helper volunteers are needed to assist older adults and those with disabilities with household chores. Typical tasks include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and other housekeeping items. 

Flexible--volunteer as your schedule allows! 

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor!

As a handy worker volunteer, you will help make minor repairs and safety corrections to the homes of older adults and those with disabilities. Typical projects include:

You do not need to be able to do all of these types of projects. Your ability to do ANY of these tasks would be a huge help to a senior in your community.

Volunteers are needed to provide housekeeping for consumers.

Some housekeeping tasks include: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, helping with laundry, cleaning bathrooms or kitchens… it really varies by the homeowner and their needs. It’s flexible, and you can work it around when it works for you and the homeowner.

If interested, ask about our flexible part time paid Household Helper staff positions!  

Transportation is an essential need among older adults and the most requested service we receive. Many seniors in our community are no longer driving but have doctor appointments to get to and errands to run. We are here to assist these individuals, and we do so by making volunteering to drive easy!

As a volunteer driver, you assign yourself to requested trips that fit well with your schedule and transport the consumer in your own vehicle! Most transportation requests are for medical appointments, but we also accept transports to grocery stores, community centers, banks, hair salons, churches, shopping centers, and social events.

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Senior Independence Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org. 

Thank you!

Volunteers are needed to help homeowners clean up their yards in the spring, summer, and fall.

Please respond if you're interested in helping, and we will contact you as request for assistance are made.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

K route area: SW (by Shorewood) & then SE

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

K route area: SW (by Shorewood) & then SE

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

I route area: SE- Slatterly Park, East Park

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

I route area: SE- Slatterly Park, East Park

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

G route area: SE – Few housed near East Park, Downtown

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

G route area: SE – Few housed near East Park, Downtown

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

G route area: SE-Marion Road

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

F route area: NE/NW – Downtown, Cooke Park

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

F route area: NE/NW- Downtown, Cooke Park

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

F route area: NW- Valleyhigh Dr., 19th St.

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

E route area: SE – Mayo High School, 16th St.

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

E route area: NW – 37th St., 41st St., 55th St.

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

D route area: NE/NW – Northern Valley Dr., 55th St.

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

D route area: NE/NW – Northern Valley Dr., 55th St.

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

C route area: NW – 55th St. NW, 41st St. NW

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver a nutritious meal, along with a friendly smile, to those receiving meals on their route.

A route area: NE- 11th Ave NE, Jefferson Elem. School 

Meals are picked up between 11:05 am -and 11:15 am at 2115 2nd Street SW and take approximately one hour to deliver. 

Thank you for volunteering!