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Volunteer Spotlight – Tom
Tom began volunteering with The Center about nine months after he retired. Looking back, there is one thing Tom wishes he had done differently . . . Volunteer sooner!
Volunteer Spotlight – Chris
Chris’s passion for serving older adults began long before he became a volunteer with The Center for Volunteer Caregiving. Growing up, he regularly visited his grandmother, who lived alone in an apartment in downtown Seattle. Every few months, he would take her to lunch, drive her to appointments, and help with grocery shopping. Those visits…
We’re Hiring
The Center is looking for its next In-Home Connections Program Coordinator to join its small but mighty team!
Volunteer Spotlight – Teresa
Teresa’s personal caregiving experiences inspired her to give back through The Center for Volunteer Caregiving. As a Friendly Visiting volunteer and transportation driver, she provides companionship, support, and connection to older adults while helping spread awareness of volunteer opportunities in the community.
Volunteer Spotlight – Emily
When Emily began volunteering with The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, she hoped to offer support to someone locally in the same way she would want someone to care for her own family back home. More than two years later, her weekly visits with Leigh have grown into a meaningful friendship built on laughter, encouragement, and…
Volunteer Spotlight – Stefan
Since July 2025, Stefan has been forming a meaningful friendship through weekly visits in the Friendly Visiting program. Inspired by his own experiences with older adults facing isolation, he brings warmth, consistency, and a genuine love of connection to each visit. What began as a way to give back has grown into something deeply rewarding,…
Volunteer Spotlight – Kaitlin
Kaitlin began volunteering with The Center for Volunteer Caregiving in September 2024 after moving to Raleigh to attend NC State University. What started as a way to fulfill a class requirement quickly became a meaningful commitment rooted in her own family experience caring for a grandparent with dementia. Now serving as a social work intern,…
Volunteer Spotlight – Heather
When Heather began searching for a volunteer opportunity, she felt drawn to working with older adults. What she found at The Center for Volunteer Caregiving became a meaningful weekly connection rooted in compassion and trust. Each Thursday afternoon, she provides caregiver respite for a local couple, spending time with Howard, who lives with Alzheimer’s. Through…
Volunteer Spotlight – Darci
Darci has been a valued volunteer with The Center for Volunteer Caregiving for two years, generously giving her time as a transportation volunteer. Through her reliability, thoughtful planning, and genuine conversations, Darci helps care receivers feel supported and connected. Guided by a lifelong commitment to service, she continues to make a meaningful difference in the…
Volunteer Spotlight – Kim
Meet Kim, one of our incredible volunteers whose story comes full circle. After The Center supported her own family during her mother’s illness, Kim felt called to give that same care and friendship to someone else. Today she is building a meaningful connection with her care receiver and making a difference with every visit.
Volunteer Spotlight – Sarah
Sarah, a Master’s in Social Work student at UNC–Wilmington and intern at The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, is passionate about advocating for others, especially older adults. From her first job in elder care to her work supporting care receivers today, Sarah’s compassion shines through in every connection she makes.
We’re Hiring!
The Center is looking for its next Caregiver Support Program Coordinator.
