Volunteerism at NOCCOA
Volunteers
enable the North Ottawa County Council on Aging to provide expanded
and better programs to people 60 and older. Volunteers do a variety
of things including: driving for home delivered meals or doctors
appointments, insurance counseling, helping with crafts, workshops, leading
exercise classes, preparing donated phones for distribution, helping with meal serving, serving on the advisory committee,
being a greeter/ambassador at the center or special events, and
many more.
We would welcome
you to volunteer your time with us. Please print and fill out
the attached form and return it to the Volunteer Coordinator,
NOCCOA, 422 Fulton, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Volunteer activities require a background check.
 
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Download the Volunteer Form or pick one up.
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Examples of Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Driver:
Drivers Needed to transport adults 60+ to medical, dental or legal appointments. Clients live in the North Ottawa County area and most appointments are in the Grand Haven, Muskegon and Grand Rapids area. Mileage reimbursement available. Must have a good driving record, proof of auto insurance, and submit to background check. This is a great way to socialize and help and older adult take care of their health needs. This is not a weekly or long term commitment. No obligation to commit to every request. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone Reassurance:
Volunteers needed to make telephone calls to homebound older adults to check on their well-being and provide socialization. Calls made daily from NOCCOA office in Grand Haven. Some documentation required. Commitment times vary, may be as little as one hour per week depending on number of volunteers.
AARP Tax Preparer:
Various opportunities to help adult 60+ file their income tax returns. Tax preparers receive 3 days training in late January. Greeters needed to assist with registering clients, intake personnel needed to collect documents and sign in, and assistance needed in networking computers and printers. Locations throughout North Ottawa County including Grand Haven Township, Coopersville, Spring Lake, and several senior living apartment complexes.
Cultural Arts Event Specialist:
Foster your love of the arts and culture and enrich the lives of others! Seeking volunteer to arrange "boutique" trips to cultural events in the community, schedule fine art and culture programs and workshops, and encourage exploration of our art and cultural community for our Grand Haven Center. Qualifications include affinity for the arts, special event experience, detail-oriented, friendly disposition. Evening/weekend flexibility. Mileage and event reimbursement.
Friendly Visitor:
The friendly Visitor Program will focus on enhancing the well being of older adults who are over the age of 60, and socially isolated. Older adults being served reside in Northern Ottawa County. Minimum of two visits each month, for approximately 1 hour. Mileage reimbursement offered. Some documentation. Training provided.
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