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.

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‘CHAMPIONS' (Community Helpers Assisting Mature Persons In The Neighborhood)
This is a volunteer program designed to assist isolated older adults in the Irvine community. CHAMPIONS volunteers assist seniors with a variety of services including being a friendly visitor/caller, shopping, transportation, and enjoying social engagements. CHAMPIONS volunteers attend an eight-week training session and possess a desire to assist others in a caring, non-judgmental approach. Classes are offered each Fall and are facilitated by Anne Kanter-Edwards, MFT. 
Please call (949) 724-6915 for additional information.

Fitness Volunteers
If you enjoy a fitness atmosphere, helping others and meeting new friends, the fitness center needs you! Please contact (949) 724-6800 for more information.

Lunch Program
You assist with the daily lunch program by serving meals, door registration, check-in, clean up, etc. You must be able to commit to a firm schedule in order to participate.

Tax Assistance
A trained group of volunteers provides tax assistance to persons who are in need of simple advisement. Active and retired tax professionals volunteer their time in this program.

Foreign Language Instructor
If you are proficient in more than one language and have the interest and aptitude to instruct others you can join a group of motivated volunteers who share their knowledge with others who are interested. Please specify the language, other than English, you feel qualified to instruct.

Foreign Language Translator
You can assist older residents and their families who have difficulty connecting with others or who are in need of services. Without translators in a number of languages, it is difficult, if not impossible for some individuals to participate in our programs and services.

Tutoring
Share your knowledge with someone who wants to learn. Subjects required vary depending on interest and need. Please specify your subject of expertise and qualifications to instruct.

Facility Support
The City of Irvine supports two full-service senior centers which require minor cleaning, small maintenance chores and other activities volunteers can accomplish.

Surplus Pick-Up/Distribution
Occasionally retrieve or distribute large or surplus donations to the centers or its participants. Must have a truck or sizable automobile.

Food Server – Special Events
You assist staff and other volunteers with monthly special luncheons celebrating holiday or special events like Mother's Day and Valentine's Day.