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Published 10/23/25 12:24PM

NESA Volunteer

Northeast Senior Assistance
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Philanthropy, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Share your Time and Talents

    • Driver- Sign up to provide a ride for a senior to a medical appointment. You can drive once a week or once a month - You choose!
    • Shopper - Become a grocery shopper to help seniors get the nutrition they need. Develop a special bond with “your” client.
    • Telephone Reassurance - Call a client on a regular basis to make sure he/she is OK.
    • Handy Helper - Sign up to be on the call list in case a senior needs a light bulb changed, a faucet tightened, or any other minor home repair help.
    • Office Help - We have a part-time staff so we always need help to answer phones, file, type letters, etc. Sign up to work once weekly 2-3 hours in the morning or afternoon when you have time.
    • Special Projects - If your time is limited, you may be interested in delivering gifts during the Holidays, driving a client to Fall Fest, or stuffing newsletters.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location

    Locations vary based on the client's home address and their medical appointment destination. Volunteers choose which rides they would like to provide and which client they would like to shop for should they elect to become a grocery shopper.

    San Antonio, TX, United States

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    The Process

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    • Call or email us (210-967-6372)! We’ll send you a volunteer application, or you can download one above. Then, schedule an appointment to come in for an interview.
    • Establish your own limits of time and areas where you want to serve.
    • We conduct a criminal background check on each new volunteer and a DPS driving record review on those who want to be drivers.
    • Once approved, you’ll get a badge to wear on assignments.
    • Currently, a mileage stipend is offered, so you’ll get reimbursed for your round trip driving or shopping.
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