Outreach Programs for Aging Seniors (Y-OPAS)

Y-OPAS is a community effort offering FREE support to seniors with services provided by community volunteers, like you. The mission of Y-OPAS is to enable seniors to maintain independent living in their own homes as long as possible.

Y-OPAS is recruiting caring and compassionate volunteers who can help support homebound seniors in your community. Y-OPAS provides services in Ahwatukee, Goodyear and Scottsdale. Click the button below, “WHY VOLUNTEER WITH Y-OPAS” to watch a brief 2 minute video.

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CLIENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• 65 years and older, and in an independent living situation
• Live in a qualifying area
• Participate in an initial home visit and assessment
• Able to get in and out of a vehicle with little or no assistance

VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years or older
• Enjoy working with and learning from seniors
• Community support focused
• If providing transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable automobile

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Provide transportation to and from necessary appointments
• Grocery shopping and errands independently, or with clients
• Socially connect with clients in person or over the phone
• Social planning & events
• Marketing and social media
• Office and clerical support

Volunteer Opportunities

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For more information on Y-OPAS and/or volunteering, call (602) 212-6088, email opas@vosymca.org, or fill out the form below and you will be contacted immediately.