Support seniors with CARES!

 Purpose: CARES is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing services to older persons and their families since 1973. We offer a broad spectrum of services and programs to help older adults live as they wish—independently in their homes.

Next Steps: Contact Ann Wilkinson at 813-492-8921 or use the form below to sign-up for any available position!

Positions Available: Multiple Positions at MULTIPLE LOCATIONS available! See below for more details!

• Location: CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center: 6640 Van Buren St., New Port Richey

  • Receptionist

    • # of Volunteers Desired: 2
    • Responsibilities: Check-in visitors, answer phones, basic clerical
    • Requirements/Qualifications: Level 2 background check, ability to relate to seniors, empathy, patience, reliability 
    • Commitment Expected: Regular attendance  
    • Training Required: Provided on-site 
  • Senior Companion 

    • # of Volunteers Desired: 5-7

    • Responsibilities: Provide friendship and assistance to seniors in adult daycare program.

      • Passing out materials, wiping down tables, providing 1-1 attention to those not participating in group activities

      • NO CNA duties are required for this role. Volunteers will ONLY assist with recreational activities for participants. 

    • Requirements/Qualifications: Bilingual volunteers needed! 

      • Level 2 background check.

      • Ability to relate to seniors with mpathy and patience.

      • Volunteers must be comfortable with seniors experiencing memory impairment and dementia.  

    • Commitment Expected: Regular attendance.

      • Days with highest need:  M-W-F. Volunteers may choose their shift. 

    • Training Required: Provided on-site 

• Location: CARES Elfers Center: 4136 Barker Drive. New Port Richey, FL
  • Groundskeeper
    • # of Volunteers Desired: 1-2
    • Position Purpose: Maintenance of outside grounds
    • Responsibilities: Mow and edge lawn, maintain landscaping
    • Requirements/Qualifications: Knowledge of exterior facility maintenance, ability to use lawn equipment 
    • Commitment Expected: Regular attendance on scheduled days.
      • Specific timeframe needed: Weekdays before noon
    • Training Required: Must be able to operate necessary equipment 
  • Filing assistant
    • # of Volunteers Desired: 1-2
    • Position Purpose: Maintain orderly records
    • Responsibilities: File daily paperwork for volunteers and Center
    • Requirements/Qualifications: Filing experience helpful
    • Commitment Expected: Regular attendance on scheduled days
    • Training Required: Provided on-site
  • Receptionist/Front Desk
    • # of Volunteers Desired: 2-4
    • Purpose of role: Support CARES Center operations
    • Responsibilities:
      • Answer phones
      • Assist visitors
      • Basic clerical work
    • Qualifications:
      • Customer service
      • Telephone skills
      • Patience
      • Reliability
    • Commitment expected: One shift per week.
    • Training Required: CARES will train on procedures
  • CARES Ambassador
    • # of Volunteers Desired: 1
    • Purpose of role: Promote CARES in the community
    • Responsibilities: Visit 55+ communities to drop off calendars and newsletters
    • Qualifications:
      • Customer service
      • Transportation
      • Reliability
    • Commitment expected: One  day per month shift per week.
    • Training Required: None
  • Bingo Assistant
    • # of Volunteers Desired: 2-4
    • Purpose of role: Run Bingo games!
    • Responsibilities:
      • Call numbers
      • Verify winners
    • Qualifications:
      • Ability to call numbers and look at cards to determine winners
      • People skills
      • Reliability
    • Commitment expected: 1-2 shifts per week. Coverage needed