Opportunities are available to volunteer for one or more of the following positions through the Council on Aging and Coastal Community Center, according to an announcement received by Historic City News from Ginny Draper this week. If you would like to apply, contact Draper or Elise Moloney at 904-209-3686 for more information.

Positions available:

MEALS ON WHEELS:

Volunteers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors in the St. Augustine area on Mondays and Fridays and in the Fruit Cove area on alternate Wednesday mornings. We also need a volunteer to deliver meals in the Hastings area on Fridays.

THE PLAYERS COMMUNITY CENTER-PONTE VEDRA:

Volunteer drivers are needed to transport Memory Enhancement participants on Mondays and Wednesdays. Drivers are also needed Tuesdays and Thursdays to transport seniors for various programs and lunches at our Center in Ponte Vedra.

COASTAL COMMUNITY CENTER:

A volunteer is needed to organize and facilitate short field trips for our senior participants – one weekday morning, every other month.

A volunteer receptionist is being sought for the Coastal Community Center on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Good communication skills and office experience required.

CARE CONNECTION:

Volunteers are needed to assist seniors in signing up online for the SNAP Program. Good communication skills as well as computer experience is preferred.

Volunteers are needed in the Minor Repair Program particularly in the Ponte Vedra and Fruit Cove area. Simple jobs only – training available. All material is provided. Work on your own schedule.

A volunteer is being sought to lead the Care Connection yard work crew on Thursday mornings.

MEMORY ENHANCEMENT:

A volunteer is needed at the Fruit Cove Baptist Church on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or any time within those hours. Duties include assisting staff with activities and making coffee. Volunteers are also needed at THE PLAYERS on Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

SUNSHINE CENTER:

Volunteers are needed to assist staff with activities and serving snacks – Monday or Friday – 1-4 p.m.

SUNSHINE BUS CENTER:

Volunteers are needed in the Sunshine Bus office to answer telephones and perform general clerical duties on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2-5pm. Office experience and good communication skills are essential.