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Volunteer

Your presence is the gift.

We need caring people willing to visit seniors, share conversation, and help them stay connected. No special skills required — just heart.

“Be the reason a senior feels seen, valued, and connected.”

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Volunteer roles

Volunteers are the heart of our mission. Choose the role that fits your time and strengths.

1–2 hours / week · Ongoing

Senior Companion Volunteer

Visit seniors regularly for conversation, companionship, and emotional check-ins. This is our most needed role.

  • Visit assigned seniors in homes or community settings
  • Listen, converse, and provide friendly presence
  • Notice changes in mood or isolation and report to staff
  • Help seniors feel connected to community life

Ideal for: caring adults, retirees, students, and anyone who believes presence matters

Apply for this role

Flexible · Event & session based

Program Support Volunteer

Assist with emotional wellness check-ins, social connection activities, and group programming for our pilot programs.

  • Help set up and facilitate group sessions or activities
  • Welcome seniors and create a warm, inclusive environment
  • Support facilitators during wellness and memory activities
  • Assist with light program logistics and follow-up

Ideal for: people who enjoy group settings, activities, and structured programs

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Flexible · Project based

Community Outreach Volunteer

Represent Shinning Cedars at community events, faith gatherings, and partner organizations to spread awareness and recruit support.

  • Staff information tables at local events
  • Share our mission with churches, senior centers, and partners
  • Distribute materials and collect interest forms
  • Connect potential volunteers and donors to our team

Ideal for: outgoing communicators passionate about senior causes in Atlanta

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What you'll do

Simple acts. Profound impact.

Especially as a Senior Companion Volunteer — listening matters most.

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Visit seniors in their homes or community settings

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Spend time in conversation — listening matters most

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Check on emotional well-being and social needs

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Help seniors stay connected to community activities

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Provide friendly support, not medical or financial advice

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Report concerns to our team so we can coordinate help

Why volunteer

Be a founding part of this mission

  • ◆Spend meaningful time with seniors who genuinely appreciate your presence
  • ◆Flexible scheduling — even one hour a week changes a life
  • ◆Join a founding volunteer community building something lasting in Atlanta
  • ◆Training and guidance provided — you bring humanity, we provide structure

How to start

Five steps to your first visit

  1. 1Fill out a short interest form
  2. 2Attend a brief orientation call
  3. 3Complete a background check (we cover guidance)
  4. 4Get matched with a senior based on location and availability
  5. 5Begin regular companionship visits

Apply

Volunteer interest form

Fill out this form and our team will reach out within 2–3 business days.

Prefer to call? (470) 621-2434 · We respond within 2–3 business days