Open Requests From: Family Service Rochester

A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to cut down plants and do general yard clean up.

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: 100 block of 8th 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.  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 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: 1900 block of 20th Ave NW

A homeowner is asking for assistance with carrying totes and boxes from basement to outside area.

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: 200 block of 11 1/2 St SE

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:10pm and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for a 12:40pm appt.   Anticipates appt. will be one hour with a ride home.  His wife may ride along.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 8:30am and bring him to OMC SE Clinic for a 9:00am appt.   Anticipates appt. will be less than 30 minutes with a ride home.  His wife may ride along.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A homeowner is looking for a volunteer to  do some general yard clean up.

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: 600 block of Fox Chase Rd SW

A senior is seeking a volunteer to take him shopping and stay with him while he shops.  He is available Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday.  He uses a walker that folds up.

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!

Location: 1200 block of 19th Ave NE

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up and bring her to Northfield Care Center (900 Cannon Valley Dr) to visit with her husband for an hour or so and then bring her back home.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Faribault

Do a Home DIY for an elderly neighbor! A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer's assistance washing windows.

Supplies Needed: The homeowner has squeegee, window cleaner, and ladder

Location: NW Rochester

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

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Help an elderly neighbor this spring! A client is seeking help with painting shutters on front of house (2).  They will need to be taken down.

Supplies Needed: Homeowner has paint, sprayer, and ladder.

Location: NW Rochester

Further info: 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!

A woman would greatly appreciate a volunteer helping with grocery shopping every other week.

Family Service Rochester will provide the volunteer with the person's name and address once the volunteer responds, so they may work out a time for the first shopping trip.

Thank you for considering this request! 

 Location: 200 block of 5th Ave SW

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up between 10:00am-11:00am and bring her to Edenbrook West (2215 US 52) so that she can visit with her husband for a few hours. She is flexible on the time but would like to spend about 3-4 hours with him three to four days a week.

Woman uses a walker.

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

Thank you!

Location:  18th Street SE

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:15pm and bring him to OMC NW Clinic for a 12:45am appt.   Anticipates appt. will be one hour with a ride home.  His wife may ride along.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 9:50am and bring her to NW Olmsted Medical Center for a 10:20am appt.  Anticipates appt. will be one hour and will call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at 9:45am and bring her to NW Olmsted Medical Center for a 10:15am appt.  Anticipates appt. will be one hour and will call volunteer when ready for a ride home.

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

Thank you!

Location:  Broadway Ave N

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!

Location:4100 block of 66th St NW, Medford

A senior is seeking a volunteer to come in to chat with about travel, books, etc. weekly or bi-weekly.

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!

Location: 4900 block of 35th Ave NW

A senior is seeking a volunteer to run errands with her and accompany her to appointments.

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!

Location: 4900 block of Oaklawn Lane NW

A lady is looking for a volunteer willing to assist her while she grocery shops and help put the groceries away at home. She would also need transport to and from the grocery store.

Fulfillment of this request can be one-time or ongoing. 

After you respond with your interest, Family Service Rochester will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. The volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Northfield, MN

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A homeowner would appreciate a volunteer mowing her yard this summer.  The homeowner does not have a mower.  The yard will take approximately 2 hours to mow.

She has a smaller lawn in front, larger fenced back yard.  

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:  900 block of 15th St SE

A client is seeking a volunteer to help with yard clean up. cleaning up flower beds, putting mulch down, raking. 

Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves.

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: SE Rochester

A client is seeking a volunteer to help with raking their leaves.

Volunteers are to encouraged to wear gloves.

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: SE Rochester

A woman is asking for a volunteer to hem curtains.  

FSR will provide the homeowner's address and phone number. The volunteer will work with the homeowner to schedule a date and time.  

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Location: Gingsen Court

A woman would greatly appreciate a volunteer getting her groceries for her.

Family Service Rochester will provide the volunteer with the person's name and address once the volunteer responds, so they may work out a time for the first shopping trip.

Thank you for considering this request! 

 Location: 900 block of 11th Ave NW

A man is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick him up at 12:10pm and bring him to SE Olmsted Medical Center for a 12:40pm appointment.  Anticipates appt. will be one hour and will call volunteer when ready for 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

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 7 - 10 days, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. 

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: 300 block of 19th St NW

A homeowner is asking for assistance with replacing rotting wood on side of his home.

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: 500 block of Zumbro Dr NW

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!

A woman is asking if a volunteer would be willing to pick her up at her home and bring her to visit with her husband at Northfield Care Center in Northfield.  She anticipates her visit(s) will be one hour with a ride home.  Contact client to arrange date(s) and time(s).

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

Thank you!

Location:  Roberds Lake Blvd, Faribault

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 7 - 10 days, or as needed and agreed upon with homeowner. 

This homeowner has a chain link fence.

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: 900 block of 24th St NW

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.

While the shift is listed from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesdays, volunteers can also choose to come any time between 10am and 4pm.

Questions?
Call: 507-2872010 or email: volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is in need of donations for their Hygiene Closet.

Are you able to donate things like toilet paper, soap, deodorant, wipes, etc. to the FRC? If yes, please respond and we will connect with you!

Every family needs a little help sometimes. Services can be hard to navigate and it can be difficult making ends meet. That’s why the FRC has resources for families in Olmsted County. Whether someone needs help applying for childcare or housing, help for postpartum depression, assistance with diapers or food, or other resources, the FRC is designed to help.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help others!

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is in need of donations for their Diaper Club Recipients.

Are you able to donate diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to the FRC's program? If yes, please respond and we will connect with you!

Every family needs a little help sometimes. Services can be hard to navigate and it can be difficult making ends meet. That’s why the FRC has resources for families in Olmsted County. Whether someone needs help applying for childcare or housing, help for postpartum depression, assistance with diapers or food, or other resources, the FRC is designed to help.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help others!

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is seeking a volunteer to pick up diapers/supplies each month.

These supplies will be packaged and made available to the FRC's Diaper Club members, families who need them. While the shift is listed to start at 10am, pick-up can be done during overlapping store and FRC business hours.

Once you respond, please contact Amy Pedersen, FRC Program Manager, at 507-287-2010. She will coordinate with you in preparation for the pick-up and drop-off at the FRC.

Questions? Call: 507-2872010 or 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 5:15am and bring her to DaVita Faribault Dialysis in Faribault.  Anticipates she should be ready at 9:00am for a ride home.

Additional information, including their location, will be sent to the volunteer once they respond.  

Thank you!

Location:  District One Hospital, Faribault

Family Service Rochester is partnering with other organizations across the community - Channel One, Ruby's Pantry, 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 and 1.5 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!

Would you be interested in becoming a Family Access Center volunteer?  

This program provides a safe and secure setting for children to maintain relationships with parents and other significant adults through supervised parenting time, monitored parenting time, and safe exchanges. 

Volunteers complete 12 hours of initial training in preparation for conducting supervised parenting times and exchanges. A minimum of two shifts per month and attendance of a monthly two-hour staff meeting are required.

Available Shift Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  & 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  
Sunday: 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please respond to this open request, and a member of our staff will contact you with additional information regarding training and specific dates and times where volunteers are needed.   

Thank you for considering this request!

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 help homeowners clean up their yard this Spring in addition to ongoing yard work over the summer.  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!

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!

Senior Cafe is a gathering place for older adults where a nutritious mid-day meal is served with others. Attendees enjoy meeting up with friends and participating in social activities that offer seniors the opportunity to remain active and connected to the community while meeting their nutritional needs.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available at Senior Cafe Senior for youth, families, and individuals. Activities include setting tables, serving our seniors, visiting and socializing, and meal cleanup.   

Senior Cafe takes place every Monday from 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Shifts available: 

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. 

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!

FSR Fresh is a Family Service Rochester initiative created in response to COVID-19 and community food insecurities. FSR receives food donations, orders food from organizations/grocery stores, and distributes food to local seniors. We are looking for volunteers to help pick up Channel One food order and deliver to our south office location. This is a much needed service, and you would play a VITAL role!

Details

Time & Locations

 Thank you for considering this request!

Senior Cafe is a gathering place for older adults where a nutritious mid-day meal is served with others. Attendees enjoy meeting up with friends and participating in social activities that offer seniors the opportunity to remain active and connected to the community while meeting their nutritional needs.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available at Senior Cafe Senior for youth, families, and individuals. Activities include setting tables, serving our seniors, visiting and socializing, and meal cleanup.   

Senior Cafe takes place the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Shifts available: 

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. 

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!

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: 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.

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.

C route area: SW- Mayowood, Salem Rd, W Circle Dr.

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: SW- Mayowood, Salem Rd, W Circle Dr.

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: SW- Mayowood, Salem Rd, W Circle Dr.

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.

B route area: NW-Kutzky Park neighborhood, Apts on 11th Ave 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: SW/NW – Kutzky Park Neighborhood, Country Club 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!

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!

Senior Café is a gathering place for older adults where a nutritious mid-day meal is served with others. Attendees enjoy meeting up with friends and participating in social activities that allow seniors to remain active and connected to the community while meeting their nutritional needs.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available at Senior Café Senior for youth, families, and individuals. Activities include setting tables, serving our seniors, visiting and socializing, and meal cleanup.   

Senior Café takes place every Wednesday in Byron from 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 
Volunteers would help with the setup, serving, and cleanup for the noon meal. 

**Volunteer needs to be comfortable working independently. Training is provided.

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

FSR Fresh is a Family Service Rochester initiative created in response to COVID-19 and community food insecurities. FSR receives food donations from organizations and grocery stores that are then distributed to local community members. We are looking for volunteers to help with the food box sortation and assembly. This is a much needed service, and you would play a VITAL role!

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