What do volunteers do?

Provide transportation for members to appointments, shopping, events in Berea and vicinity
Run errands like picking up prescriptions, groceries, or mail
Visit and/or make phone calls to check on members
Provide technology support to members to help with phone, computer, or television/remote
Provide help with minor home repairs and/or modifications
Plan or attend a Berea Home Village social and/or learning event

May I choose what I do?

Volunteers help when they want and are involved in the activities they want to be involved in. You choose what you want to do and Berea Home Village will work with you regarding your interests.

There is no set schedule. For example, if you are contacted by the executive director or other Berea Home Village representative to take a member to an appointment, and you are not able for whatever reason, Berea Home Village will find another volunteer to help this time. Our normal hours for conducting business are Monday through Friday from 8am -5pm.
How does it work? What is the process for learning about a volunteer activity or event?
When a member needs assistance, the member will contact Berea Home Village to let us know what is needed (transportation, help with home issue, etc.,) and we will contact a volunteer. Everything goes through the Berea Home Village organization. If there is going to be a learning or social event and you’ve expressed interest in that activity, the Berea Home Village executive director will reach out to you regarding a specific event to see if you have time to help.
Will Berea Home Village train me?
Yes. After deciding you’d like to be a volunteer, a training/orientation session will be scheduled. The session lasts about two and one-half hours and includes a Berea Home Village provided lunch.

Yes, all direct-service volunteers (those who work with members) and those who work with finances are required to have a background check.