Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome to the volunteer opportunities available with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC). Volunteers bring a unique spirit to the ways in which the ADRC works toward its mission to improve life in Waukesha County. Volunteers allow the ADRC to reach out to families and individuals in many more special ways than would be possible with paid staff alone.
In addition to the personal rewards of volunteering, the ADRC offers other benefits to volunteer staff:
- Broadening your knowledge of the community and the resources available to older adults.
- Meeting new people, making new friends and adding variety to your life.
- Gaining job experience and discovering more about yourself and the work environment.
- Recognition activities throughout the year.
- Receive a written reference upon request after 6 months.
Volunteer Positions at the ADRC
Benefit Specialist Volunteer
Benefit Specialist Volunteers are needed to help with insurance, medical bills, Medicare, legal issues, social security and other benefits. Assist in filling out forms, filing, etc. Training is provided.
Eldereach Volunteer
Eldereach Volunteers are needed to perform Home Delivered Meals eligibility reassesments. Volunteers are trained to assess the needs of the person they visit and report those needs to the ADRC. Training is provided.
Volunteer Guardian
Volunteer Guardians serve a very important role in making essential decisions for vulnerable adults regarding safety and well-being. The volunteer guardian advocates for the best interest of the ward they are assigned. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age, pass a criminal background check and DOT check as well as interview for the position.
Greeter Volunteer
Greeter Volunteers are needed at the Waukesha County information desk to greet and direct visitors to offices or departments.
Office Assistant Volunteer
Office Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of computer and clerical duties, typing, filing, survey and data entry. Maintain your office skills or develop new ones while serving the ADRC and helping seniors and people with disabilities in your community.
Home Delivered Meal Driver Volunteer
Drivers are needed at 10 sites located throughout Waukesha County. A hot noon meal is delivered to homebound individuals. Receiving meals assures the homebound individual proper nutrition, as well as the independence to remain in the comfort of their own home. Volunteers are generally needed between the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Some volunteers drive as little as one day a month, and others drive five days a week.
Senior Dining Assistant Volunteer
Senior Dining Center volunteers are needed to help serve community seniors at one of our 10 congregate senior dining centers in the county. Volunteers also assist with participant registration and packing home delivered meals.
Health Promotion Program Leader Volunteer
Help educate seniors to a healthy way of life. Under the direction of the Community Health Education Coordinator you will be trained to lead one of our health promotion programs. Program topics include balance, healthy eating, boosting brain function, caregiving, and living well with chronic conditions.
To see a listing of current Waukesha County Volunteer Opportunities, click here to find out more.
In addition, volunteer opportunities are available in the community through several organizations. Here are a few local options:
ERAs Waukesha
2607 N Grandview Blvd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Telephone: (262) 549-3348
ErasWaukesha.org
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County
1717 Paramount Dr
Waukesha, WI 53187
Telephone: (262) 547-8459
https://www.unitedwaygmwc.org/Volunteer
