Volunteer Interest Form – Fearrington Cares

Name

Street address

Mailing address

Phone (home or cell)

How would you like to help? Please check below:

Driver: Provide transportation for residents to/ from medical appointments, or pick up prepaid grocery or pharmacy orders, within a 25-mile radius. Work on a team of 2-3 drivers assigned to cover one week every six months. Safe driving skills, a current driver’s license, and insurance are required.

Back-up driver: Provide transportation to help assigned drivers, as needed, when demand is high.

Handyperson: Perform minor home repairs or maintenance, such as changing light bulbs and fixing leaky faucets, based on your availability. Basic home repair skills and the use of own tools are required.

Check your area(s) of handyperson knowledge:

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electronics (DVD, TV set up)

General home repair

List other handyperson knowledge:

Handyperson Coordinator: Receive requests from the Fearrington Cares Center approximately one week per month, and coordinate assistance from the Handyperson volunteer list.

Fearrington Cares Ambassador:Welcome new neighbors and briefly describe Fearrington Cares’ services and programs. Highlight new and upcoming programs for neighbors via email, in-person, etc.

Committee Member: Help advance Fearrington Cares’ mission by joining a committee (Programs, Community Events, Finance, Communications, and Fund Development). Most committees meet monthly or quarterly throughout the year. Meetings typically last an hour.

Program and Events Support: Help with one-time events or programs (e.g., setting up chairs, registration, refreshments).

Other: I have the following skills that I would be willing to share (check all that apply):

Need more information now? Contact us at 919-542-6877 Mon. through Fri. between 9:00 and 1:00.

Fearrington Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the healthy aging of Fearrington Village residents. Our mission is primarily accomplished through services and programs provided by volunteers who live in the community.