Volunteer to Shop

The House Call Groceries for Seniors program pairs volunteers seeking rewarding assignments that require just a couple of hours per week with local seniors who need a helping hand.
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VNA volunteers are asked to shop weekly or once every two weeks on behalf of homebound seniors who live in their community. Many also take the time to visit with their elderly clients and help unpack the groceries.

Scheduling is flexible and this is a perfect opportunity for homemakers, retirees and families seeking meaningful parent/child or parent/grandchild activities, as well as high school and college students looking for community service projects.

“This is a great way for kids to connect with senior citizens,” observed Jenna Salamone, who initially began volunteering with her father, Peter, because she wanted to learn more about the home care visits he makes in his work as a physical therapist. “I’m really enjoying sharing this activity with my dad and getting to know our grocery client Marianne Koehler. I’ve recommended House Call Groceries for Seniors to a coach for my cheerleading team and others who want to do volunteer work.”

To learn more about becoming a grocery volunteer or to explore other diverse
volunteer assignments with the VNA, please call Rachel Enderle at (973) 451-4128 or e-mail renderle@vnannj.org.

If you’re a homebound senior or you have an elderly loved one in need of assistance, call 1-800-WE VISIT to learn more about House Call Groceries for Seniors and other senior and caregiver services. A variety of free and reduced fee grant-funded programs are available to those who meet varied eligibility requirements.