On the 3rd Friday of the month the center has a bake sale. We always need folks to volunteer to make baked goods to be sold during the sale. The proceeds go to purchase an item(s) for the center. The Way and Means & Bake Sale Committees decide what the proceeds go for. Your time…
While we do have paid staff that work in the kitchen and can usually take care of food prep and creation; we may still need help. If you are interested in helping in the kitchen, please let a staff member know.
These volunteers simply ensure their activity is ready and to turn in sign-up sheets and collect activity fee to ensure it is given to the finance department.
The receptionist greets members and guests, makes and refills coffee, directs people to departments where they require help.
We utilize volunteer drivers to transport clients to: medical appointments, grocery shopping, haircuts and other errands. Our volunteer drivers are a huge asset. You can set your availability!!
Occasionally, members of the staff need help to ensure a project, or a task gets done on time. In these instances, a volunteer makes a huge difference. If you have any clerical, typing, computer or maintenance skills let a staff member know. You will be added to a list and given advanced notice if needed
The center has a zero-turning radius mower and other lawn care equipment available. You can either volunteer to work in the yard by mowing, plant care, weeding (weed eating), pruning, etc. Just let a staff member know you’re interested. Mowing needs to be done at least once per week, as does weed eating.
On the 3rd Tuesday of every month the Dayton Food Bank come to the Fairborn Senior Center. We always need volunteers to help pass out food. The Food Bank is open 10:00am – 12:00pm, we ask volunteers to arrive at 9:30am to help.
Horse leaders lead our horses in the arena. It is the job of the HorseLeader to maintain the safety of the horse at all times. Horse leaders must not have a fear of horses and be willing to get up close and personal with the horse. Horse leaders must help the horse follow the instructor’s…
Side walkers help ensure the safety of our participants. They walkbeside our riders as they are on their horses in the arena. The job of the side walker is tohelp maintain the balance of the rider when he cannot do so for himself, to clarifyinstructions and directions when needed, and to provide reassurance andencouragement to…