VOLUNTEERING AT DSCC

Find Your Place And Share Your Passion With Seniors

SOMETIMES, A VOLUNTEER IS THE ONLY PERSON A SENIOR WILL SEE ALL WEEK.

Will you be that volunteer?

We like to think that seniors are enjoying their golden years surrounded by family and friends. But increasingly, seniors are living alone and in need of others to get through their days. From increased social isolation to worry about their next meal, seniors depend on DuPage Senior Citizens Council to meet their needs. As a volunteer-driven organization, we depend on volunteers to meet senior’s needs every day.

Volunteering with DSCC is rewarding and convenient.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 

We offer several different volunteering opportunities to fit your schedule and talents.
Below are some of the requirements for each opportunity. Please note that not all volunteering opportunities are available at all times.

Fill out the Volunteer Interest form below if you are interested in serving seniors with us.

We will connect with you and provide more information.

Requirements: Must be 18 years old, complete a background check, proof of valid license/insurance & complete training.

  • Regular Meal Delivery
    • Monday – Friday
    • Pick-up meals 10:00am – 11:00am
    • Routes take approximately 1 – 1.5 hours to complete
    • Deliveries throughout DuPage & Kane County
  • Special Projects Food Delivery
    • Spring – Fall, Monday – Friday, on an as-needed basis.
    • Pick-up meals at 9:00am
    • Route takes approximately  2 – 3 hours to complete
  • Community Dining
    • Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
    • Assist seniors as they gather in a meal setting
  • Senior Dance Parties
    • Spring – Fall
    • 2:00pm – 5:00pm
    • Greet, dance and mingle with the 500+ seniors in attendance

Visit Home Delivered Meals / Meals On Wheels
Visit Community Dining

Requirements: Must be 18 years old, complete a background check, complete training.

  • Telephone Reassurance
    • Creative communications to help interact with seniors over the phone
  • Friendly Phone Calls
    • Flexible schedule
    • 1 hour a week with one individually matched senior
  • Friendly Visits
    • Currently on hold due to Covid
    • 1 hour a week visit with a senior
  • Special Projects
    • Flexible, bring your ideas to us

Visit Friendly Visits and Assistance
Visit Friendly Phone Call Service

Requirements: Must be 18 years old, complete a background check, complete training.

  • Yard Clean-ups
    • Spring and Fall, light yard work, raking
  • Clean bushes, storm clean-up
    • When needed
  • Plant flowers
    • Spring
  • Assisting with home repairs
    • When needed
  • Special Projects
    • Flexible, bring your ideas to us

Visit Home Repair Assistance
Visit Yard Clean Up Assistance

Requirements: Must be 18 years old, complete a background check, complete training.

  • Assist with pick-up and delivery
    • Monday – Friday pick-up
    • Flexible delivery times
  • Assist with Outreach
    • Phone calls, planning with pet stores, mailings
  • Assist with a senior’s pet
    • When needed

Visit Pet Care and Food Assistance

Requirements: Must be 18 years old, complete a background check, complete training.

  • Support Seasonal Fundraising Events
    • Day of event opportunity or Event committee member
  • Data entry/office help
    • Monday thru Friday
    • 2-hour shifts
  • Advocacy and Education
    • Phone calls & letter writing

Volunteering Has No Boundaries 

There are seniors in every town in DuPage County who could use a helping hand. Whether you live or work in the area, there are countless opportunities to make a difference. You can even volunteer where you work, like delivering meals with your co-workers during your lunch hour.

Complete the form on this page to learn more about where your support is needed most.

Start Volunteering In 3 Easy Steps

STEP ONE

Fill out the interest form. A volunteer coordinator will reach out to you quickly to learn more about you.

STEP TWO

We’ll teach you everything you’ll need to know to be a successful volunteer that seniors will love.

STEP THREE

We’ll get you volunteering in no time so you can make a difference in a senior’s life.

YOUR SUPPORT MEANS EVEN MORE THAN YOU KNOW
When you give your time or resources to DSCC, it directly helps our seniors.

Your donation makes all the DSCC services possible. Get involved in the services we provide for seniors.

Where Does My Donation Go?

“DSCC is more than a community partner. With their help we keep seniors happy and healthy. DSCC is our other half. Without DSCC we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We work as a team.”

-Deb McKenzie

Quotes about how DSCC Takes care of our seniorsDebbie McKenzie