Ways To Help

Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

A Work Of Heart

Thank you for considering volunteer opportunities with FSS. Without the helping hands and caring hearts of our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to provide many of the programs that enrich the lives of older adults. Our volunteers really do make a meaningful difference. Are you interested in joining the FSS volunteer family and giving back to your community? We’d love to have you on our team. Please contact us at 770-461-0813 or info@fayss.org to connect with us.

Become A Volunteer Today!
“I was looking for more ways to get involved and give back to my community when I stumbled upon Fayette Senior Services! I decided to reach out and was amazed at the opportunities available. Deciding on which area to volunteer was a challenge, but knowing I’m a part of this family has not only made a difference in my life, but I know I’m also making a difference in the lives of those I’m serving!”

– FSS Volunteer

Getting Started

We Want You To Enjoy A Positive Experience, So We Will Make Every Effort To Match You With An Activity That Will Be Rewarding For You And Beneficial To The Seniors We Serve

The first step toward volunteering is to complete the application form. Access the link to submit your application online, print and bring the application to the center, drop it in the mail, or stop by and fill one out at either of our locations. Once received, your application will be reviewed, a background check/driver’s license check will be completed, and we will contact you to schedule an orientation.

Before beginning your volunteer service, you will be asked to:

    • Complete the volunteer application
    • Complete a background check and driver’s record check
    • Provide two personal references
    • Complete a training program for your choice of service
Volunteer brochure

Available Volunteer Opportunities

    • Front Desk Receptionist for Fayetteville or Peachtree City – Our reception area is one busy place! You will play an important role by providing administrative support to our member services team. Customer service is our top priority as we welcome new and current members and assist them with class and event registration.
    • Fitness Center Assistant – Help us maintain a friendly, clean and safe environment and provide instruction for our fitness equipment. Fitness center volunteers will receive CPR Certification.
    • Computer Instructors – Instruct classes on Word, Windows, exploring the Internet, and more.
    • Café Assistant – Welcome our guests and members for lunch and offer hospitality to all. Assist our wonderful kitchen staff with food service duties which include serving from the food line, refreshing beverage stations, assisting guests and members with their trays, and cleaning up.
    • Meals On Wheels Driver – Deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout Fayette County. Drivers can choose a regular weekly route or choose to be a substitute driver to be called on as needed.
    • STARs Program Assistant – STARs (Seniors Together After Retirement) spend the majority of their days together at the Life Enrichment Center, making crafts, playing games, eating together, and having a great time. You’ll have a helping hand in the activities and assisting with their day.
    • Therapeutic Garden – If you have a green thumb, this is the place for you!Help tend the beautiful garden on the grounds of FSS.
    • Special Events Assistant – Help with special events. Provide assistance with event coordination, set-up, decorating, and clean-up.
    • Tool Team Member – Help perform minor, routine home maintenance tasks and repairs to help ensure the safety of individuals in their homes.

Benefits of Volunteering

Give back to your community and enjoy making new friendships!

Center volunteers have many perks while volunteering:

    • Free center membership ($30 value for in-county residents and $90 value for out-of-county residents) with 75 hours of annual service
    • Fitness Center volunteers receive a free fitness center membership
    • Café and STARs Assistants receive a free meal in the café on the days they volunteer
    • Free CPR and AED training for Fitness Center and STARs volunteers
    • Monthly Volunteer Spotlights in the Enrichment Newsletter
    • Quarterly Volunteer Appreciation socials

Volunteering is a work of ‘heart’ and the volunteers at FSS are full of just that! 

Volunteer Spotlight

Side by Side in Service

Some people retire and slow down… but Lisa and Chris Alexander retired and jumped right into serving! They are part of our Meals On Wheels team and our clients are so grateful for their volunteer hearts. One client even shared that she looks forward to Tuesdays as much for visiting with Lisa and Chris as she does for her meal. Their kindness and conversation remind us that they deliver so much more than food, they deliver a difference.

Lisa grew up in southwest Atlanta, while Chris calls Northport and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home. Their story began at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where they met as coworkers. One workplace friendship turned into a lifelong partnership, and on November 14, 1992, they said “I do!” More than 33 years later, they still make an incredible team. Together, they’ve raised two sons born on the same day, yet two years apart, which makes for a fun family story!

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