We offer many opportunities for volunteering at the center- and we are also very open to new ideas!

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Lend a Helping Hand at the GSC!  Special Event Extraordinaires Needed:

INSTRUCTOR FOR “TALK TIME”: Mondays

Help non-native English speakers increase their confidence with and practice the English language. “Talk Time,” an English conversation group for speakers of other languages, emphasizes the spoken language and community. Greatly prefer experience teaching ESL.

RECEPTIONIST: weekly

Show off your smile and people skills as one of our fabulous receptionists!  You’ll get to interact with seniors of all ages and backgrounds, sign them up for classes and events and perform some light office work. 

PROMOTIONAL WHIZ: Times are flexible.

We need a volunteer publicist!  Help promote our fantastic services, programs and events via local blogs, social media, newspapers, magazines and other publications.  You’ll also work with our web maintainer to ensure our programs/events are up-to-date.  After an initial meeting with GSC staff, most of the project can be done from the comfort of your own computer and phone.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER: Dates & times vary.

Help the GSC record our memorable events with your digital camera. We're looking for an experienced event photographer able to capture the essence of our members and their experiences. Must be willing and able to transfer photos to the GSC. Ability to edit photos a plus. Must own and have working knowledge of digital camera.

LUNCH COOK: Dates & times vary.

Do you enjoy cooking and like the thought of whipping up a meal for large group?  Greenwood Senior Center Meal Program cooks plan the menu, prepare and serve foods and beverages, and work in collaboration with other cooks to prepare each meal. Must possess or have the ability to obtain, a valid food handlers permit.

LUNCH HELPER: Dates & times vary.

Love to cook, but don’t want to be in charge of the kitchen?  Help prep the food without having to plan the menu!  Must possess or have the ability to obtain, a valid food handlers permit.

GSC DEVELOPMENT TEAM: meets monthly

Do you have great ideas about how to raise money and the energy to help make it happen?  Join this great group of fun-loving people and help support our programs, activities and services at the Greenwood Senior Center through successful fundraising events and projects. Contact Cecily to join or learn more, cecily@phinneycenter.org or (206) 297-0875.

GROUNDSWORK GURU: Times are flexible.

Help us rake leaves, eradicate our dandelions and ivy, water plants, prune shrubs, weed and mow the lawn. We provide the tools and times are flexible.                              

CLEANLINESS ENGINEER: Times are flexible.

Put your washer and dryer to work once a week and help us keep our kitchen towels and tablecloths clean. Must provide your own washer/dryer.

Check out our Volunteer Bulletin Board at the GSC for more information on current openings.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to get involved. For more information, please stop by, contact our volunteer department at 206-297-0875 or email us at gscvolunteer@phinneycenter.org.