How can you help the Athens-Clarke County Senior Center by volunteering?

Craft Class Instructor

Facilitate a craft class once per month for Congregate Meals participants or general public. Plan/develop the craft project for the month. Purchase supplies needed for the monthly projects and receive reimbursement from ACCA for all expenses.
Level of commitment required: 1 year minimum
Frequency of assignment: Monday - Friday, flexible times

Activities Facilitator

Assist with facilitation of morning activities that have been planned by the Senior Center Manager. Facilitate planned activities independently when the Senior Center Manager is not present. Develop and implement new activities for congregate meals participants.
Level of commitment required: 1+ hours, 1 or more times per week
Frequency of assignment: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Computer Class Instructor

Beginner Level: instruct older adults (no more than 4 at a time) on basic use of computer functions and programs
Social Networking: teach a class on how to use Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc.
Job Skill Training: teach a class on how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Ebay: teach a class on how to sell goods on Ebay
Moderate level: teach a class for people generally familiar with computers but want to learn more on specific functions
Level of commitment required: 1+ hours, 1 or more times per week
Frequency of assignment: Monday - Friday, flexible times

Book Club Facilitator

Recruit members to meet for a monthly book club, choose reading selection for the club, and facilitate the club discussion on the meeting day.
Level of commitment required: 1+ hours, 1 time per month
Frequency of assignment: Monday - Friday, flexible times

Music Entertainer

Provide musical entertainment for Congregate Meals participants
Level of commitment: As able
Frequency of Assignment: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM

Yoga Instructor

Instruct a yoga class of up to 25 participants, once per week.
Level of commitment: 1 year minimum
Frequency of assignment: Monday - Friday, flexible times

Tai Chi Instructor

Instruct a Tai Chi class of up to 25 participants, once per week.
Level of commitment: 1 year minimum
Frequency of assignment: Monday - Friday, flexible times

Please contact Sarah McKinney, Director of Volunteer Services at (706) 549-4850 or email, if you are interested in volunteering with this program.