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Volunteers Are the Heart of Our Organization

Join our village of friends supporting senior independence today!

Be a Volunteer

Village Friends invites all residents of the Auburn-Opelika area who share our belief in our organization's mission to serve as volunteers. Volunteer-provided services are the key to keeping our members' annual fees affordable.

We welcome committed and passionate volunteers.

SOME OF THE BENEFITS VOLUNTEERS EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
• Staying active (physically, mentally, and socially)
• Connecting with others, and feeling part of community
• Putting talents, skills and capacities to good use
• Paying it forward, knowing that someday each of us will also need support

Sign Me Up to Volunteer!

Ways YOU Can Help

Village Friends volunteers include members, their children, college students, empty nesters, retirees, and many others from the community.

SUPPORT MEMBERS WITH DAILY LIVING NEEDS:
• Provide transportation to appointments
• Help with minor household repair
• Computer and technology support
• Basic home or landscape maintenance
• Pet Care
• Be a friendly visitor

SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION:
• Outreach and Events
• Communication and Marketing
• Fundraising
• Graphic Design
• Administrative Support

Application Process

1. Complete the Volunteer Application (above link)

2. Submit documents for vetting, providing identification for a background check and a DMV records check (if driving), and proof of insurance

3. Participate in Volunteer Orientation and Training either in person or virtually

4. Begin signing up for member requests that fit your schedule!

I'D LIke more info on VOLUNTEERING

Waiver & Background Check forms:

Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability
Alabama Background Check Report Waiver

The application form and the two required ancillary forms are in PDF file format. If you are unable to retrieve the forms in this format, please indicate this in the "notes" field when you fill out “I’D LIKE MORE INFO ON VOLUNTEERING" and the necessary forms will be mailed to you.

Email all completed forms to vfvvservices@gmail.com

OR

Mail all completed forms to VFVV, P.O. Box 314, Auburn, AL, 36831-0314.

Once your application and all properly completed supporting documentation have been received and reviewed, a training session will need to be scheduled. Training is carried out in a single session of 1-2 hours. For vetting, a VF representative will conduct a background check using the Alabama Criminal Justice System online database and verify that your Alabama driver's license is current and that you have appropriate proof of current insurance if you have indicated an interest in providing transportation services to our subscribers. After you have been fully vetted, you may then accept those volunteer service assignments that interest you and fit within your schedule.