Volunteer Interest – Arlington Neighborhood Village

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Arlington Neighborhood Village! Volunteers are essential to the organization—not only providing direct services that keep our members safe and engaged in their own homes—but playing vital roles behind the scenes to help run the village. We are so grateful for our dedicated volunteer corps!

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Our volunteer program is designed to be flexible and work with your individual interests. You indicate which types are service requests you’d like to fulfill, and the ANV office will send you emails with only those types of open requests. You simply choose which one(s) you are interested in and will fit into your schedule by replying to the email. Please indicate what type(s) of service requests you are interested in fulfilling by checking the boxes below. Those will be the ones which you will be notified about. You can always change your selection of interests at any time. Please note: Volunteers must be 18 years old; 21 years of age to serve as volunteer drivers.

Volunteer Driver: This is ANV’s most requested service. service. Drivers are very important to our village and much appreciated. Volunteers take members to and from appointments, the grocery store, and ANV social gatherings. Please note: we mostly need drivers who are available during business hours, Monday-Friday. Please consider this when signing up for this service.

Errands: Picking up prescriptions, dropping off items at Goodwill, picking up library books, etc.

Technology - Non Computer: Help with the remote control, thermostat, DVD player, smart-phone, etc.

Technology assistance for a PC

Technology assistance with a MAC

Home Checks: Going by a member’s home when they are out of town, gathering newspapers, packages, checking on the property (exterior only)

Home Chores (no tools): Helping to get things from the attic, change a light-bulb, switch seasonal clothing, etc.

Home Maintenance (need tools): Hanging pictures or shelves, installing a grab bar, etc.

Occasional Yard & Garden work: Raking leaves, shoveling, or clearing branches after a storm. Assisting with planting flowers & light gardening. Not to replace regular landscaping/yard maintenance.

Home Organization: These requests are for more indepth help organizing, going through paperwork, helping a member downsize and/or organize their home. These will likely be recurring visits. There is an additional training that Home Organization volunteers must take. Because this can be an emotional process, Home Organization volunteers must be ok with slow progress, have patience, and an interest in developing trust and rapport with a member.

Friendly Visitor: Volunteers spend about an hour at a member’s home visiting with them. Can be a one-time occurrence or recurring. A great way to build connections and friendships with members.

Walking Buddy: Similar to a friendly visitor, volunteers go to the member’s neighborhood and spend some time walking and chatting.

Office: Office volunteers have a set three-hour shift one time per week. They answer the phones and take member requests, enter them into the database, and send requests out to volunteers. Office volunteers have an extra training session and shadow a current volunteer to learn the ropes.

Office - Special Projects: Help with bulk mailing, filing, assembling packets, etc. Does not require extra training.

Special Interests

Volunteers play a role in every part of the organization, from finance to organization social events. If you have a skill or passion, ANV can use it. We love finding opportunities for volunteers to share their interests and expertise. Please note here any work experience, hobbies, or interest areas that you would like to share with the village.