Volunteer with Caregiver OneCall

Join Caregiver OneCall and make a real difference in the lives of family caregivers! We offer a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities, from providing direct emotional support on our Caregiver Support Line to assisting with community outreach, fundraising, and administrative tasks. Whether you are a retired professional, a student, or simply someone with a compassionate heart, we have a role that fits your skills and availability. Explore our virtual and in-person roles, including Social Media and Content creation, Translation services, and Volunteer Coordinator Assistant positions, and help us empower caregivers.

1. Caregiver Support Line Volunteer

Role Type: Virtual
Description:
Be a listening ear for family caregivers. Volunteers will provide emotional support, encouragement, and help callers feel seen and heard. Training provided. No clinical advice required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer calls or messages from caregivers seeking support
• Offer empathy, active listening, and resource referrals
• Log call notes securely and maintain confidentiality

Ideal for: Retired professionals, peer caregivers, social work students, or anyone with compassion and strong listening skills.

2. Community Outreach Volunteer

Role Type: In-person or Remote
Description:
Help us spread the word. You will represent Caregiver OneCall at community events, senior centers, caregiver groups, and resource fairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Distribute flyers, brochures, and promotional items
• Share Caregiver OneCall’s mission and services with the public
• Help with tabling, booth setup, and capturing contacts

Ideal for: Outgoing personalities, people who love talking to others, students needing service hours.

3. Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Role Type: Remote | 4–6 hours per week
Description:
Support our growing team of volunteers. Help with onboarding, scheduling, and appreciation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in onboarding and training logistics
• Manage volunteer sign-ups and schedules
• Send reminders, updates, and thank-yous
• Track hours and collect feedback

Ideal for: Organized, detail-oriented people who enjoy supporting others behind the scenes.

4. Fundraising & Events Volunteer

Role Type: Remote | Flexible
Description:
Lend your creativity and connections to help us raise funds for caregiver support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help plan and run fundraising events or campaigns
• Solicit raffle or auction donations
• Support set-up, guest check-in, or follow-up
• Spread the word to your network

Ideal for: People with experience in events, marketing, hospitality, or sales.

5. Social Media and Content Volunteer

Role Type: Remote
Description:
Craft real, moving content that speaks to caregivers. Help manage posts, design graphics, or collect stories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft posts, schedule updates, and respond to comments
• Share caregiver stories (with permission)
• Help grow our reach and engagement
• Translate content if bilingual

Ideal for: Writers, content creators, storytellers, and design students.

6. Translation Volunteer (Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, etc.)

Role Type: Remote
Description:
Help us reach more caregivers by making our materials and support accessible in multiple languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate flyers, web copy, or training materials
• Offer interpretation support for virtual events (if applicable)
• Ensure culturally sensitive phrasing

Ideal for: Bilingual volunteers passionate about health equity.

7. Administrative Assistant Volunteer

Role Type: Remote | 4–6 hours per week
Description:
Help us keep operations running smoothly. Ideal for someone who likes structure, checklists, and organizing data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage spreadsheets, email lists, and calendars
• Help prep documents, edit materials, and take notes
• Assist with outreach follow-ups and data entry

Ideal for: Anyone with admin experience or students building office skills.