Volunteering Opportunities

Friendship Center’s unique program for elder and dependent adults works because many people make the Center a friendly place to be. Staff and volunteers bring a genuine concern for our members.

Our volunteers are VITAL to every area of our program. We welcome volunteers of all ages to:

• Help with food preparation and kitchen cleanup at noontime. Assist staff with Greet, Meet & Eat in the mornings.

• Lead or help in directing activities such as painting, crafts, music, etc.

• Be on-call for events, special mailings, or when we just need an extra hand.

• Spend quality time with individuals: holding hands, listening, playing a game or putting together a puzzle, or sharing experiences, etc.

• Other ideas? We are always open to suggestions.

 New Volunteer Opportunities

• Events - Volunteers needed to help with fundraising, events and various duties for our annual Festival of Hearts each February.

• Attention Musicians - Friendship Center is seeking musicians to play at our center for 1/2 hour or more per week. We are a very appreciative audience and a great place to practice your new material. Morning, noon, or afternoon, we welcome your talents. We enjoy all kinds of music.

For more information about volunteering at Friendship Center Santa Barbara please contact Jill Davis at (805) 969-0859 or jill@friendshipcentersb.org.

For more information about volunteering at Friendship Center Goleta please contact Program Coordinator, Melissa Alvarado (805) 845-7442, melissa@friendshipcentersb.org.

Visit our new center located on

820 N. Fairview Ave. at

Cathedral Oaks in Goleta

Now Open!