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Office Support

If you have a desire to make a difference, join us at one of our monthly volunteer orientation sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month. Choose from a convenient morning session 10:00-11:00 a.m. or evening from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Senior Center. We have an abundance of volunteer opportunities available for all ages.


Tax Volunteers Needed
AARP/IRS offers free tax assistance to low-income older adults. Volunteers are needed to assist with 2006 tax reports. Volunteers receive five days of training the second week of January after which they are certified to help in tax preparation. Volunteers are assigned to work four hours per week for ten weeks from February 13 through April 12. If you are interested in helping, please contact Bob Kabel at (949) 498-1219 or Aurora Barrios at (949) 724-6926.

Office Support
From time to time we need volunteers to work “behind the scenes” assisting staff with computer input, organizing large mailings, typing address labels, and assisting in other clerical duties as assigned.

Front Desk Assistant
You will assist the reception desk staff or Outreach staff by answering telephones, filing, and sorting and delivering mail.

Mail Assistant
You help staff to coordinate mailings to the community by preparing, alphabetizing and stuffing envelopes for mailing.

Computer Data Input
You assist the reception staff by inputting names, addresses and other information into our computer records. The successful candidate will be familiar with and comfortable with Windows and Excel.

Library Monitor
You assist with the maintenance and upkeep of our facilities libraries. You will organize and maintain books and magazines and other donated published materials. You will be responsible for disposal of outdated or worn material.

Coupon Clipper
You search for and clip coupons for the Surplus Coupon Box. You organize and maintain the Coupon Box regularly.

Graphic Artist
You will create signs, posters and other marketing materials for various events and programs as well as assist with the creation of special event decorations. Experience and demonstrated ability in design and production of graphic art and materials is a must.

Bulletin "Stuffer"
You assist with our monthly newsletter distribution by "stuffing" flyers and assisting in the preparation for mailing.

Computer Lab
If you enjoy working with computers, are familiar with a variety of software programs and love to help people learn, sign up as a computer lab assistant.

Professional Instructors
If you are a professional and are interested in leading a support group, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or Bereavement, or if you’re expertise lies in taxes, renter’s rights, financial planning or related services, and you are interested in volunteering,

Drivers
An on-going need is for transportation volunteers who will drive seniors to their medical appointments. We also need drivers for Meals on Wheels.

Hospitality
Volunteer to be the first-line contact for new visitors to our senior centers. Be in the thick of the action, working in the lobby of our senior center. Make people feel welcome, and tell them about our many activities, programs and classes and give tours of our facilities to the newcomers and ask them to sign the Newcomer’s Book. Hospitality volunteers also help during special events.

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