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!
Welcome, Washingtonian Cougar
Can you believe we are already in the month of February? The only month where it’s possible to go the entire time without having a full moon, where we look to a groundhog’s shadow to tell us if we will have 6 more weeks of winter, and where more than 110 million roses are sold! It is also the month where we express our love and appreciation for others, and at Fayette Senior Services we love our volunteers! Veronica Gottschalk is one such volunteer. If you have visited our Peachtree City location, Veronica is one of the friendly faces you have seen at the front desk.

Veronica has lived in Fayette County for 6 months. When she moved to Georgia, she was looking for opportunities to meet people and get involved in the community. She was impressed with the activities and services offered to Fayette Senior Service members and after visiting, she knew it was a good fit for her! She joined our team and has quickly become a wonderful asset for the center. As a volunteer, she most enjoys the community connections that are made and the building of relationships.
I asked Veronica a few “just for fun” questions to get to know her better. If stranded on a desert island, the 3 items she would want with her are a water filter, Swiss army knife, and a magnifying glass for starting fires. If singing Karaoke, her song would be Dreams by Fleetwood Mac. Shaggy from Scooby Do would be the cartoon character she would most choose to hang out with because he is laid back and loves food, his dog, and the adventure of solving mysteries.
Deana Wright, our Peachtree City Center Coordinator, says, “Veronica is a fast learner and a people person who is always willing to help, even filling in for other volunteers! She has quickly gotten to know some of the regulars and has been a great addition at the front desk. I have really enjoyed getting to know Veronica! She is new to the area and the South. You know she isn’t from around here when she was unaware that Chick-fil-A serves breakfast!” laughed Deana. Thank you, Veronica! Volunteers like you help make Fayette Senior Services and our community a better place.

Fayetteville
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Peachtree City
203 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, GA 30269