Volunteer Organizations

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 116, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 263-1533 or (559) 263-1538

Description: Volunteers provide non-judgmental love, guidance and positive role modeling for at risk children.  Volunteers must be 60 years or older and low income and work a minimum of 15 hours per week to qualify. Program provides a small stipend, regular training, supplemental liability, and a physical exam for volunteers.

FRESNO COUNTY LIBRARY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

(559) 252-8657

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 114, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 237-3101

Description: Places volunteers 55 years of age and older in non-profit, public, governmental and licensed services and agencies.

SENIOR COMPANIONS

149 N. Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93701

(559) 498-6377

Description: Seniors 60 years and older assist homebound elderly to live independently. Low-income volunteers receive a stipend and transportation allowance. Volunteers must go through specialized training.

SENIORNET OF FRESNO

(559) 453-4526

Description: Senior Volunteers teach computer skills to individuals 50 and older, beginner, intermediate, advanced and specialty classes.

VOLUNTEER CENTER

1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 114, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 237-3101