Class Assistant

Program: Senior Planet

The class assistant helps Senior Planet trainers lead a formal course on technology for Senior Planet class participants. Trainers serve as primary instructors while the class assistant helps students who fall behind the pace of the class to get back on track. You may also be asked to assist with tracking attendance, reach out to students who are absent, or manage equipment distribution in the class. Classes generally meet twice a week for 10 weeks and attendance in each class is crucial. This volunteer position is ideal for someone with tutoring or teaching experience who is relatively comfortable with the most used technology products.

Requirements:

• Great communications skills
• Collaborative nature
• Strong technology skills
• Great customer service skills

Time/Frequency:

• Approximately 2-5 hours per day
• Frequency varies per location

Community Events Volunteer

Program: Wish of a Lifetime

(Nationwide - In-Person or From Home)

Participate in local activities led by our Field Team to help spread the word about Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. Community event volunteers connect with WOL staff on a regular and as-needed basis and are empowered to recruit other volunteers, attend local events and speak to groups and individuals about the organization.

Requirements:

• Complete Volunteer Orientation through AARP Volunteer Portal.
• Friendly and patient communication skills to support and problem solve with volunteers
• Deep understanding and appreciation for WOL’s mission to shift perceptions on aging

Time/Frequency:

• Varies depending on local opportunities

Cupid Crew Volunteer

Program: Wish of a Lifetime

(Nationwide - In-Person or From Home)

Deliver roses and cards to older adults on Valentine’s Day! Beginning in 2014, Wish of a Lifetime has organized a national campaign that empowers volunteers to spread love on February 14th by delivering a rose and/or decorating cards to send to older adults across the nation. During the campaign, volunteers can participate in three ways:

1. Card making: Download, print, and decorate Cupid Crew branded cards to send across the country or deliver to older adults in your community.
2. Rose delivery: Deliver roses to senior communities or to older adults in your community.
3. Lead a crew: Lead a group of volunteers to deliver roses in your community.

Time/Frequency:

• Annually

Front Desk Receptionist/Greeter

Program: Senior Planet

The front desk receptionist is responsible for answering the center phone, answering emails, and keeping track of all individuals who walk through the center doors. The receptionist is also responsible for providing a warm and welcoming environment and  helping new people fill out a participant form. You may also be asked to assist with filing and giving tours of the center. This volunteer position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and who is relatively comfortable using the Internet.

Requirements:

• Great communications skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Great customer service skills

Time/Frequency:

• Approximately 2-5 hours per day
• Frequency varies per location

Tech Talk Host

Program: Senior Planet

The tech talk host leads a 20 to 30-minute one-on-one conversation related to technology with visiting members at the Senior Planet Center. In this role, you assist a member to accomplish a technology-related goal for the session based on their existing knowledge and our tech talk guidelines. The ability to manage expectations and redirect members to other technology-related resources is critical as tech talks are not meant to be prolonged tutoring sessions or computer repair consults. This volunteer position is ideal for someone who is relatively comfortable with the most common technology products and skilled at communicating about them in a cogent manner.

Requirements:

• Great communications skills
• Strong technology skills
• Great customer service skills

Time/Frequency:

• Approximately 2-5 hours per day
• Frequency varies per location

Wish Discovery Volunteer

Program: Wish of a Lifetime

(Nationwide - In-Person or From Home)

Help find and nominate a deserving individual for wish fulfillment. Wish Discovery volunteers:

• Identify a minimum of one deserving older adult to nominate each year.
• Commit to learn and ask questions about the individuals’ life experiences and passions, as well as the important people in their life. The National Field team will provide training and supporting documentation in the Volunteer Portal.
• Once a wish is determined, submit the application at www.wishofalifetime.org

Requirements:

• Complete Volunteer Orientation through the AARP Volunteer Portal.
• Ability to access the internet, email, and Microsoft Teams for meetings.

Time/Frequency:

• Monthly

Wish Granting Volunteer

Program: Wish of a Lifetime

(Nationwide - In-Person)

Be our boots on the ground to support a wish being fulfilled in your community. Wish Granting volunteers enhance and participate in wish experiences. Examples include sending a wish recipient off at the airport or participating in a wish as a companion.

Requirements:

• Complete Volunteer Orientation through AARP Volunteer Portal.
• Ability to be in close contact with wish team for coordination.
• Friendly and patient communication skills to support wish staff.

Time/Frequency:

• Varies depending on local opportunities