Seniors need you. Naples Senior Center at JFCS is looking for volunteers who want a meaningful way to give back to the community. The center’s volunteers routinely say they get more than they give out of the relationships they form with seniors.
Join the ranks and make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors! The center is seeking volunteers to fill a variety of roles.
Come tour the facility and see some of the dynamic volunteer opportunities available at the center. Whether you can help just one time or on a continuous basis, Naples Senior Center at JFCS will help you find the right opportunity for your interests and skills.
Please contact the Manager of Volunteer Services at 239-325-4444 for more information or to schedule a meeting.
Make A Difference
Center Support
Center Support Volunteers will be stationed in the reception area for 3 hour shifts to assist the Senior Center Manager and Receptionist to enhance the experience of members and visitors of NSC.
Memory Support Volunteers – Dementia Respite & Brain Joggers
Dementia Respite & Brain Joggers Group volunteers assist Naples Senior Center professional staff on a regular basis with seniors in early to mid-stage dementia. Volunteer tasks include help with computer “games,” memory quizzes, chair exercises, music and art therapy, serving lunch, and more. Volunteers in this program receive ongoing specialized training in order to fulfill the needs of the program participants.
Opportunities in Naples and Marco Island on a weekly basis or as a substitute.
Musicians and Singers – Spread the joy of music to seniors in our community!
Naples Senior Center is looking for talented musicians and singers to perform scheduled popup concerts for seniors facing social isolation. By sharing your talents 1 or 2 times a year for 4 hours, you can make a difference! Performances will take place in the yards of clients between the hours of 9 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday.
Center Activity Volunteers
Center Activity Volunteers share a variety of interests and talents. Naples Senior Center is currently offering various classes, lectures and activities including exercise, travel, current events, needleworks, book club, conversational groups and various musical opportunities. Programs range from weekly to monthly. Call to see if your hobby or area of expertise is a fit to share with our members.
Food Pantry Volunteers
Pantry Shoppers: Food Panty Shopper Volunteers customize pantry bags which are delivered to seniors within the program. They assist in maintaining an orderly pantry, arranging our stock and discarding expired items.
Pantry Delivery Team: Food Pantry Delivery Volunteer Drivers transport groceries, supplies and lunches to clients of NSC. This service is provided on a Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30.
*The Naples Senior Center at JFCS Volunteer Services Program is generously funded through a grant from The Retirement Research Foundation. A complete background check, including fingerprinting,is required for all volunteers.