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Volunteers

The dedication, skills and caring that our volunteers bring to HHUP fulfill the needs of members and benefit our entire University Park community.

Helping Hands committee members in the Independence Day parade

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What kinds of support do Volunteers provide?

  • Errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions

  • Warm/Cold weather chores, such as leaf removal and snow removal

  • Transportation to HHUP events, medical appointments, and community events

  • Help with electronics or computers

  • Help with simple repairs, changing smoke detectors, light bulbs

  • Friendly visits and/or telephone check-in

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Please see our Volunteer Manual for more information.

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What are the requirements for Volunteers?

Anyone 18 or older from University Park or the surrounding areas with a passion for supporting our seniors is welcome to volunteer. There is no upper age limit! Volunteer drivers must be over the age of 25 although the HHUP Committee may make exceptions.

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Please see our Volunteer Manual for more information.

Members of Helping Hands University Park at the Fall Party 2023
A Helping Hands volunteer answering member questions on the phone

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How do you become a Volunteer?

In order to become a volunteer, one must  complete an application and a volunteer training session. In addition, background checks are required and, for our drivers, an MVA check is required as well as copy of driver's license and current auto insurance information. For the health and safety of members, volunteers are strongly encouraged to receive annual flu shots and to obtain CPR certification.

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