Volunteer Connections

The Volunteer Connection Program assists older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers by providing non-medical and community resources in their home to maintain and improve independence, safety, and quality of life. It also provides volunteer opportunities for seniors who are able to provide support and service to others in their community.

Our mission is to honor our seniors and disabled citizens of Klickitat County with friendly volunteer services so they can continue enjoying independent  living in their own home.

Visitor Friend: Visits that are social in nature. They may include tv watching, board games, reading books, reminisces, trips to hair salon, trips to community events, crafting, porch sitting, and etc.

Neighbor Friend: Visits that include collecting and or sorting your mail, filling out forms, help with technology, help with building a calendar, shopping list and etc.

Lend a Hand Friend: Visits that involve helping with minor chores around the home, either inside or outside.  These visits may also include lawn work, light fixes around home, shopping, and etc.  Some work that is more involved like fire hazard and hoarding mitigation can be done  on a case by case  based on volunteer and resource availability.* some projects may have a suggested minimum donation.

Respite Care: This service is for helping caregivers get a break once in a while.   If you need to go out, take a break, take a nap, or other self care you may request a volunteer to  stop by and give you a respite.  No caregiving services are done like medication admin, diaper changes, laundry, bathing or other things that require a license.  You mainly get a volunteer to watch for emergencies while you are out.

Nutrition Program:  Klickitat County Senior Services has a nutrition program that sends out home delivered meals, and has meal sites throughout Klickitat County.  This program is primarily staffed by volunteers.

Volunteer Driver: Our volunteer drivers work with Mt. Adams Transportation.  They primarily get assigned to give medical appointment, shopping, and pharmacy rides.