Volunteer Opportunities

The Sandel Center has a very strong Volunteer Program. Volunteers work at the Sandel Center and in the wider community. All volunteer programs are organized into committees. Each has a Chairperson and scheduled meetings. While volunteering is not required, members who do volunteer often make more friends, become more engaged and experience a greater feeling of vitality. Volunteer hours are self-recorded at the kiosk. Every May Volunteers are celebrated with a recognition luncheon.

Please consult the calendar for dates and times of committee meetings.

List of Volunteer Opportunities

Executive Committee: The Sandel Center President and Board are elected by the members and serve 2 year terms. They set club policy and represent the general membership in every area of Senior Center operations.
Ambassador Committee: Volunteer in the community with groups such as SIBS Place, Backyard Players, and Love, Nana.
Intergenerational Committee: Develop friendships with South Side High School students. Plan and enjoy an annual sharing conference, picnic and holiday party.
Special Events: Design and help run Sandel's special events. Assist with choosing a theme, food, decor, and entertainment.
Newsletter Committee: Submit articles, edit and create themes for the Sandel Newsletter which is produced six times per year.
Seasonal Boutique: Vendors come to Sandel to sell seasonal items such as jewelry, personalized gifts, plants, candles, and much more.
Birthday Brunch: Perform host and hostess duties: set up, serve and help clean up.
Trip Committee: Plan and execute a variety of trips that will appeal to a variety of members.
Supper Club: Select menu, entertainment and theme for an evening event held several times a year.
SPA: Promote SPA (Senior People In Action): Sandel Center’s award winning summer – long program that encourages friendship, fitness and vitality.
Senior Concerns: Identify and articulate issues and concerns that impact older adults. Bring those issues to the wider membership in a variety of ways.
Village Hall Ambassadors: Staff a welcome desk at Village Hall. Greet the public, assist with directions and answer general questions.
Sign-up Committee: Record and collect money from members as they register for upcoming events.
Kitchen Committee: Assist the Sandel staff with food preparation and menu selection.
Plants and Grounds: Plant and tend the garden park and decorative beds at the Sandel Center.
WINS Committee: Welcome in new Sandel members. Encourage participation and help foster new friendships.