Irvine Connection for Older Adults - Winter 2024-25

Be a Part of Something Bigger

Volunteering is an excellent way to give back! Volunteers offer crucial support to help ensure organizations can operate and provide high- level services to the community. Irvine Senior Services relies on dedicated volunteers to offer programs and services, including teaching classes, delivering and preparing meals, providing transportation to medical appointments, assisting with community events, and more. We know volunteering provides crucial support for the community, but did you know it can also help you? Volunteering can be incredibly fulfilling; it also provides a great deal of health benefits. Below are five reasons why volunteering is good for you. 1. Reduces social isolation. Volunteering increases social interaction and is a great way to meet new people with common interests. 2. Provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Volunteering can help older adults feel recharged and can be a motivating factor for setting and achieving goals. 3. Promotes physical activity. Staying active can help prevent health concerns common among older adults such as muscle weakness, joint problems, and nervous system difficulties. 4. Promotes mental activity. Volunteering keeps the brain active, which contributes to a person’s cognitive health. 5. Reduces stress levels. Volunteering reduces stress because the brain produces dopamine as a reward. It will help you feel appreciated and have a sense of purpose, which can also help reduce stress over time.

Are you ready to improve your health and feel like you are part of something bigger? Irvine Senior Services offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities geared to fit you. Whether you are interested in teaching a class, serving a meal, or offering companionship to a homebound older adult, we can help you find the perfect position. Even just one hour per week can make a difference in the community — and for you! For more information, contact volunteer@cityofirvine.org or 949-724-6923.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Irvine Senior Services offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Contact volunteer@cityofirvine.org for more information: • Kitchen Assistant

• Rose Garden Café Server • Meals on Wheels Packager • Meals on Wheels Driver • Driver for Non-Emergency Medical Appointments • Instructor • Offering Companionship to Homebound Older Adults

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