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!
Our Future Is Bright!
Every time I meet a volunteer, I feel so blessed to live in an area where community matters to so many. I have the pleasure of seeing firsthand how volunteers make a true difference each and every day! Fayette Senior Services’ volunteers make a commitment to share their time, talents, and resources where the fruits of their labor make a significant impact on not only FSS as a non-profit organization, but more importantly the seniors they serve. One of those volunteers is Mary Middleton. Mary shares her kindness and generosity in not one, but two areas of volunteer service for Fayette Senior Services. With over 216 volunteer hours so far this year, Mary contributes to our community as a driver for Meals On Wheels in addition to volunteering in our fitness center. She is a valuable asset to helping us achieve our missions of fostering senior independence, improving quality of life, and enhancing the community connection.
Mary has been volunteering for 2 years at FSS. It was boredom that made her decide to check us out. And you know, since she told us she was bored, we’ve done our best to keep her busy ever since! Her favorite part of volunteering is meeting new people. In her free time, Mary enjoys traveling. Last month she took a cruise up the East Coast to Canada, but her favorite travel destination is Hawaii. She also enjoys movies and books. I asked Mary a few “just for fun” questions, and here is what she told me. If stranded on a desert island, the 3 items she would want with her are books, books, and more books! Suspense and mystery are her favorite genres and her favorite authors are Diana Gabaldon, Kristen Hannah and Tricia O’Malley. If Mary was singing karaoke, her song of choice would be Words by Missing Persons. If she could hang out with any cartoon character, she would choose Jane Jetson because the Jetsons were so ahead of their time. “Jane had a robot maid, a smartwatch, and made video calls.” Mary says it is difficult for her to be around negative people and her favorite saying is, “When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine!” A fun fact many people don’t know about Mary is that, “I just want to live happily ever after – at least every now and then.”
How lucky for FSS that we have Mary as a volunteer! We may not be able to predict the future like the Jetsons, but we know our future is bright with volunteers like her! Thank you, Mary, for your service to FSS and our community and for being our sunshine no matter what our days hold!
Fayetteville
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Peachtree City
203 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, GA 30269