For Volunteers

Volunteering says a lot about who you are. Our volunteers are helpful, patient and compassionate. If you are not already a DSCC volunteer, today’s a good day to sign up.

Did You Know?
For some of our participants, the volunteer who delivers their meal is the only person that senior will see all day.
 

  • Become a Volunteer

    Volunteering can change your life, and will undoubtedly change the lives of others. Whether you can give five hours a week or five hours a year, the time you give will be more than worth your while. Don’t hesitate – become a volunteer today!

    Meal Drivers needed to deliver fresh nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Meals are available for pickup Monday – Friday between 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Routes only take about 1 hour and directions are provided.

    Kitchen Assistants needed to sort food in preparation for pickup by the Meal Drivers and serve lunch to diners. Meals are packaged Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 10:30 am and lunch is typically served at 11:30.

    Home Maintenance Volunteers (Chore Days) are needed the first three weekends in May and November to help seniors clean up their yards.

    Office Assistants are sometimes needed for rush or special projects.

    Click here to fill out the volunteer form,

  • Volunteer News

     

     

     Approximately 250 volunteers and family members attended the Annual Volunteer Celebration event on June 27 at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst. The event featured an Alice in Wonderland theme. Honored guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and a special appearance from "Elvis." The Annual celebration is DSCC's way of showing its appreciation for the thousands of hours of volunteer service on behalf of DuPage County's senior citizens.

  • Honor Roll

     

     

    It is in giving oneself that one receives.
                                 
                                            - -- Saint Francis of Assisi
     
    Honor Roll
     
    *Special mention *
     
    *Upon delivering a meal to a client in Westmont,Owen Hoel discovered the woman had fallen shortly before his arrival and she was bleeding from the head. He helped her call the doctor and then alerted his site manager. The woman’s family was called and she received treatment at the hospital.
     
    These volunteers also went the extra mile recently in service to senior citizens:
     
        In Glen Ellyn. . .
    Filling in to take extra routes were Jim Albrecht, Dave Albert, Bill LaFontaine, Sue Carroll, Teavia Williams, Sheryl Flugel, Marge and Gordon Maxson.
     
        From Bloomingdale. . .
          Site Manager Sharon Zepeda extends a special Thank You to all the volunteers who have agreed to help at the new Glendale Heights Senior Center site.
     
    Stacey Daniel attempted to deliver a meal but there was no response at the home. The site manager was contacted, neighbors were contacted and it was discovered the client had been asleep and could not hear the doorbell. Stacey gladly made a return visit with the meal.
     
         In Lisle. . .
          Unexpected driver cancellations would have created difficulties if it had not been for Sue Stealey, who stepped forward to cover extra routes.
     
          At Lombard York. . .
          Lois Orlow not only worked an extra day in the kitchen, but she drove routes on three days as well, taking care of familiar clients and picking up new clients formerly served from Elmhurst.
     
    Josephine and Floyd Carter repeatedly go the extra mile, frequently substituting when necessary. On a recent delivery they encountered a “no answer” at one home. After reporting this to the site manager, they followed up with several calls on their own. They were eventually successful in locating the client and delivering the meal.
     
          In Bensenville . .
    Victor Giordano is a new volunteer doing an extraordinary job, says site manager Rene Alvarez. Victor drives any route requested, works extra days when needed and provides excellent feedback concerning the seniors on his routes.
     
     

     

  • Videos


     

     

    Click here to view the DuPage Senior Citizens Council YouTube page.