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.
“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:
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- 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
Available Volunteer Opportunities
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- 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:
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- 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!
Life is Making Lemonade out of Lemons
Brandon Martin is one of our faithful STARs volunteers. When we first met Brandon, he shared with us that despite living with Asperger’s, a disorder on the autism spectrum, he liked to help people and believed he could be an asset to FSS….and boy is he! STAR members told us Brandon is always very friendly, quick to help clear their trays, and likes to share pictures and how-to videos on his phone with them. Brandon shared that he loves working with the STARs and is always learning new things from them, saying, “I think the STARs are nice and caring and I feel accepted by them!”
Brandon’s first job was at Chick-fil-A where he worked in food preparation. He said that it was a great place to work and one of his jobs included chopping and squeezing lemons…LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of lemons! FSS is not the first place Brandon has shared his time, he has also volunteered with local food pantries and several other places throughout the years.
Recently, Brandon made a life changing decision to lose weight by trying the Keto diet. Like all things Brandon attempts, he gave it his all and has lost 125 pounds in the last year! Quite the personal achievement! Brandon enjoys video games, Ping Pong, Pokémon, RCC club, attending a Christian social group and Bible study. His favorite sport is tennis and he is member of a special needs team called Special Pops where he has attended the Special Olympics and won several medals competing in tennis at his level!
Just for fun, we asked him some questions to get to know him better. If Brandon was stranded on a desert island, the three things he would want with him are food, water, and his Bible. If he had his own late night talk show, Clint Eastwood would be his first guest. The cartoon character he would most like to hang out with is Lunamaria Hawke (a pilot from the Anime Gundam series). If Brandon had to sing Karaoke, he would choose Linkin Park’s, Hey Hey Brother. Two things Brandon wants people to know about him are “I’m not a morning person” and “I like to tell jokes”!
While there are many benefits to volunteering, one of the lesser mentioned is boosting one’s own confidence. We have had the pleasure of watching Brandon share his time and skills to benefit others, and witnessed how that small act of kindness has also enriched his life. Volunteering in a space where he feels safe has allowed him to find his footing and improve his personal skills while building confidence and self-assurance. We are privileged to have Brandon as a volunteer at FSS and look forward to continuing to watch him grow. Watching him make lemonade out of lemons has been our pleasure!
Fayetteville
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Peachtree City
203 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, GA 30269