Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome potential volunteers! We are glad you are looking for information about volunteer opportunities in Barrington Village.
Volunteers are the key to a successful village. They are our drivers and our tech and home help. They perform errands, make the check-in calls, and provide friendly visits. It is our volunteers
who make our village run!
Volunteers gain a lot from their experience as well. Volunteering brings meaningful connection, a way to meet and make new friends and be involved in the community.
Barrington Village offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, each with training and leadership support. Volunteers value the flexible scheduling and ability to choose roles that match their interests and skills, allowing them to contribute in ways that fit their lives and truly make a difference for the people we serve.
Here are volunteer roles you can consider:
- Member Ambassadors - Meet with prospective members to assist in completing an application for membership, which includes identifying services the member may need and/or the member’s volunteer interests.
- Friendly Visits/Calls Service Volunteers - Talk with members, arrange friendly visits and errands, discuss safety concerns, make check-in calls, and identify other services a member might need.
- Volunteer Drivers - Provide rides for members to any destination within a reasonable radius of Barrington. Volunteers choose the days and times when they are available to drive.
- Home Task Volunteers - Assist members with tasks around the home that have become challenging.
- Communications Team Volunteers - Are responsible for updates to our web page and write articles for The Village Common newsletter, the Barrington Times and other local publications.
- Social Connections Team Volunteers - Develop and facilitate member participation in social activities and events.
- Local Service Coordinators - Answer the village phone line during a 4-hour shift. Volunteers can go about their usual activities while handling occasional calls.
- Resource Navigators - Respond to member inquiries about available resources.
- Tech Help Team Volunteers - Assist members with learning and navigating technology.