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!
Scooby-Dooby Doo, We’ve Got a Volunteer for You!
If you’re looking for someone who brings warmth, curiosity, and a genuine love for people into every room, look no further. This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is Beverly Daniel, an incredible FSS Volunteer whose friendly spirit and ready-to-help attitude is loved by all!
Born and raised in Alabama, she spent many childhood summers with family in Michigan and later moved to Montana, where she graduated from high school in Great Falls. With a mom who worked as a bookkeeper for a supermarket chain, a dad who was an accountant, and a stepfather in the Air Force, it’s no surprise she grew up with a strong sense of discipline and service. Beverly has one sister and one brother. Although she didn’t grow up alongside her siblings due to a big age gap, she kept busy in the best ways – playing tennis, basketball, running track, and even volunteering with special needs students in high school, showing a hint of her future volunteer heart!
Beverly earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Troy State University. From there, she built an impressive career in computer operations and data analysis, working with Panasonic Automotive, Customer Service Manager at M.A. Industries in Peachtree City, and most recently serving as Fayette County Registrar.
And then there’s her love story. She met her husband, James, at a company gathering while he was on a military assignment and here’s the fun twist: they share the SAME birthday… and even got married on that day! Talk about a celebration! This year marks 30 years of marriage. Together, they’ve raised two children, one close by in Fayette County and the other in Ohio.
After retiring in 2025, Beverly didn’t slow down, she simply shifted gears. These days, she enjoys baking up something delicious in the kitchen, planning her next adventure (she’s explored Spain, Ecuador, Thailand, Japan, Morocco, and Mexico!), or giving back through volunteering. Beverly serves FSS by volunteering in the fitness center and Meals on Wheels, where she feels right at home. What does she love most? The people! She especially enjoys chatting with members and hearing their incredible life stories about their families, careers, travels, and hobbies. “They are even teaching me how to play Canasta!” she shared.
Getting to Know Beverly – Fun Edition:
- Desert island essentials? A knife, her super Chiweenie dog, and her husband.
- Best moment this week? Watching her niece shine at a ballet recital in Alabama.
- Karaoke go-to? 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. We’d love to hear that performance!
- Dream talk show guest? Dolly Parton because of her incredible charm and who wouldn’t want to hear all of Dolly’s stories?
- Cartoon bestie? Scooby-Doo. “I’ve always loved mysteries, and I like how they always solve the case and catch the bad guy.”
- One song forever? Purple Rain by Prince, though she admits that’s a hard one because the whole album is hard to beat!
Beverly is truly someone who believes deeply in community, serving others and staying engaged. Whether through volunteering or her interest in civic engagement and the election process, she’s always looking for ways to make a difference, and we are so lucky to have her doing that here at Fayette Senior Services. Thank you, Beverly, for contributing to making FSS brighter, friendlier, and a lot more fun!