Volunteer Organizations

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 116, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 263-1533 or (559) 263-1538

Description:  Volunteers provide non-judgmental love, guidance and positive role modeling for at risk children.  Volunteers must be 60 years or older and low income and work a minimum of 15 hours per week to qualify. Program provides a small stipend, regular training, supplemental liability, and a physical exam for volunteers.

FRESNO COUNTY LIBRARY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

(559) 252-8657

RETIRED & AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

732 N. Van Ness Ave. Fresno, CA 93728

(559) 237-3101 or 1-866-476-7787

www.handsoncentralcal.org - (RSVP link)

Description: Recruits and refers volunteers 55 years of age and older in non-profit, public, governmental and licensed services and agencies. Recruits volunteer sites who welcome older volunteers. Provides training to sites in volunteer management.

SENIOR COMPANIONS

149 N. Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93701

(559) 498-6377

(559) 675-2095 - Madera County

Description:  Seniors 60 years and older assist homebound elderly to live independently.  Low-income volunteers receive a stipend and transportation allowance. Volunteers must go through specialized training.

SRC COMPUTER LAB

Senior Resource Campus

2025 E. Dakota Ave

(559) 453-4526

Description: Senior Volunteers teach computer skills to individuals 50 and older. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and specialty classes.

HANDS ON CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 114, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 237-3101

www.handsoncentralcal.org