If you love to serve the community, we’ve got lots of volunteer opportunities! Check out the roles that we’re currently recruiting for, then fill out our volunteer application to get started!

 

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

 

If you are interested in bringing a volunteer group to West Side Community Services, please call us first!

West Side Community Services Reception

Duties: Volunteer responsibilities include answering the phone/directing calls, signing guests in and out of the building, managing the front door, and responding to general inquiries.

Who you’ll work with: WSCS staff, partners, program participants, and community members.

Minimum time commitment: Reception volunteers should be willing to commit to at least one shift per week.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Great opportunity for: Individuals who love to work with the community and are comfortable answering phones.

West Side Seniors Special Events Crew

Duties: Volunteer responsibilities include assisting with set-up, check-in, serving, and more at our special events for older adults. Annual events include the Mother’s & Father’s Day brunch, the end of year celebration, the summer picnic, and Café del Sol events. Events are held at WSCS and other locations throughout the community.

Who you’ll work with: WSCS staff and older adult program participants

Minimum time commitment: Each event is typically 3-5 hours in length.

Schedule: 2025 dates include May 8, June 6, and July 10.

Great opportunity for: Individuals who love to celebrate with older adults!

 

File clean-up and organizing

Duties: Volunteer responsibilities include sorting, categorizing, and labeling physical files; supporting the development of an easy-to-maintain filing system; assisting with scanning and saving key documents digitally (as appropriate); and collaborating with staff to ensure files are accessible and logically grouped.

Who you’ll work with: WSCS executive director

Minimum time commitment: Flexible, but the preference is for one individual to take this project on.

Schedule: Flexible.

Great opportunity for: Highly organized office professionals.

 

Questions about volunteering? Fill out our contact form or call the office at 716-884-6616.