Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome potential volunteers! We are glad you are looking for information about volunteer opportunities with the 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. In choosing a role, volunteers are encouraged to consider their interests, passions, skills and time. Volunteering can help us grow in new ways.
Here are volunteer roles you can consider:
- Member Ambassadors - Meet with members to assist in completing an application for membership, which includes identifying services the member may need and/or the member’s volunteer interests.
- Safety Net 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.
- Resource Navigators - Respond to member calls and inquiries about available resources.
- Tech Help Team Volunteers - Assist members with learning and navigating technology.