Volunteers assist with a variety of services to enable clients to maintain their independence while living in their own homes. A home visit is required with all potential clients before a volunteer is referred. The volunteer programs operated by the AAA encompass many distinct aspects of service to the older population in the Fairfax area. Many of these programs involve volunteers over the age of 18 in direct service with clients 60 years old and over. Volunteers visit socially isolated senior adults regularly to provide companionship and emotional support.
Volunteers pick up and deliver daily meals to homebound area residents.
Volunteers may choose how often they would like to drive. The time commitment daily is approximately two hours. Volunteers are trained to serve as advocates for the needs and rights of residents of licensed nursing homes and adult care residences. A weekly visit to their assigned facility is required. Volunteers pickup nutritional supplement once a month at a predetermined site and deliver to homebound individuals.