Your time is a valuable gift to share that makes a big impact for seniors and people with disabilities.
The CICOA Volunteer Program will connect you with people and programs that will utilize your skills and talents to make a difference to others in our community.
Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals or groups, long-term or just for one special project like our Safe at Home community volunteer days.
If you have any questions, please call or email CICOA’s Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@cicoa.org or 317-803-6003.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Your time and talent is a treasure to CICOA and the people we serve throughout Central Indiana!
Volunteer with seniors and make a positive difference. We also welcome groups to help fill community needs.
Pet Connect
We are building a volunteer program for CICOA Pet Connect, a service of Meals & More, that aims to reduce social isolation for our seniors by keeping them and their pets healthy and at home together.
Produce for Better Health
Help give back to your community by volunteering for the Produce for Better Health (PBH) Program. PBH is a new CICOA program that provides two boxes monthly of fresh fruits and vegetables to current CICOA congregate meal clients.
Group Projects
Looking for a meaningful team building experience? We can accommodate companies, schools, clubs, faith communities and other groups who seek to give back to the community while working together.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering with Seniors Fights Social Isolation
Social isolation is a serious issue, and seniors are at the greatest risk. Isolation isn’t about being alone; it’s about feeling lonely and disconnected. People who feel lonely may have weakened immune systems that have trouble fighting off viruses, which makes them more susceptible to infectious diseases. Studies show that social isolation can also increase someone’s risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and even death.
We all need social interaction to thrive. It’s one of the reasons CICOA has a volunteer program.
By delivering pet food to seniors, joining a team for Safe at Home events, or encouraging seniors on the road to better health, you are helping someone in need feel more connected with their community. There's never been a more important time to volunteer to help seniors stay connected.