Volunteer Opportunities at AgeWell JCC
Meet Pat Battaglia
Meet Pat Battaglia, who every Friday makes calls to local seniors through our AgeWell at the JCC CheckMates program.
Read more about her work in this United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania spotlight.
Want to Get Involved?
Contact Amy Gold or stop in the AgeWell at the JCC Program Office, Room 201.
Volunteer Programs and Activities
CHECKMATES
CheckMates is a telephone reassurance program consisting of older adult volunteers making weekly phone calls to other older adults who may be isolated, homebound or lonely. Through our trained volunteers and social workers, we are able to connect those CheckMate recipients with additional support and community resources in order to help them remain independent and in their own homes. Through CheckMates, volunteers and participants develop phone relationships that have lasted for years.
For more information, contact Amy Gold, [email protected] or 412-697-3528
For more information, contact Amy Gold, [email protected] or 412-697-3528
J CAFE
JCafe: The J Cafe provides lunch to older adults Monday through Friday in the JCC in Squirrel Hill and South Hills. Volunteers are there to provide assistance, support and socialization to our participants so they feel comfortable and appreciated. Other responsibilities include managing the J Cafe to make sure the utensils, plates, napkins and beverages are in full supply. Volunteers range in age from 15 to 85+.
Contact Darlene Cridin [email protected] or 412- 697-3517 for Squirrel Hill and Hayley Maher at [email protected] or 412-697-3552 for South Hills.
Contact Darlene Cridin [email protected] or 412- 697-3517 for Squirrel Hill and Hayley Maher at [email protected] or 412-697-3552 for South Hills.
Book Buddies
Book Buddies: Spend an afternoon reading to the students in the Early Childhood Development Center at the JCC!
If you are interested in volunteering with ECDC, contact Maddie Barnes at [email protected] or 412-697-1186 for Squirrel Hill and Hayley Maher at [email protected] or 412-697-3552 for South Hills.
If you are interested in volunteering with ECDC, contact Maddie Barnes at [email protected] or 412-697-1186 for Squirrel Hill and Hayley Maher at [email protected] or 412-697-3552 for South Hills.
Leading a Class
or Series
Social Club or Discussion Group Leader: If you have a special hobby or interest, consider starting a club or class series! Most clubs and groups meet on a weekly or monthly basis. Volunteers prepare discussion topics and activities for the group.
Contact Maddie Barnes at [email protected] or 412-697-1186 for Squirrel Hill and Hayley Maher at [email protected] or 412-697-3552 for South Hills.
Contact Maddie Barnes at [email protected] or 412-697-1186 for Squirrel Hill and Hayley Maher at [email protected] or 412-697-3552 for South Hills.
Technology Tutors
Technology Tutoring: AgeWell at the JCC in Squirrel Hill and in the South Hills are seeking volunteers as “tech tutors.” How the tech tutoring program works: AgeWell JCC members make an appointment with AgeWell staff, specifying their technology needs (help with phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) Staff will schedule time with member and tutor. Topics covered will vary per member need (how to download an app, how to do email, use social media, etc).
If you have a background in technology and interest in working with older adults, please contact Liz Sherlock for Squirrel Hill appointments at [email protected] or 412-278-1785 or Hayley Maher for South Hills appointments at [email protected] or 412-697-3552
If you have a background in technology and interest in working with older adults, please contact Liz Sherlock for Squirrel Hill appointments at [email protected] or 412-278-1785 or Hayley Maher for South Hills appointments at [email protected] or 412-697-3552
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