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Volunteer Opportunities

For information about any of the BTSS volunteer opportunities, please contact Joan Patzelt, Volunteer Coordinator, at 248.723.3500 or send an email.

BTSS Computer Lab Volunteer

Savvy computer users will work directly with participants in helping them solve their personal computer problems as well as monitor the lab during open hours.

BTSS Musical Talent Volunteers

Expanding music program at BTSS (senior center and Friendship Club). Volunteers and leader needed for singing group to perform at center. Also, music is a daily activity for our Friendship Club members. Volunteers who play instruments and can perform for small groups are greatly needed. Please trade your talent for smiles! Students Welcome!

BTSS Grocery/Errands Shopper

According to AARP polls, almost 9 in 10 Americans over the age of 60, wish to remain in their own homes and community. BTSS currently offers services like HDM, Medical Transportation and Telephone Reassurance to make "aging in place" safe and affordable for our elderly residents. The volunteer driver position, "Grocery/Errands Shopper" is designed to assist non-driving elders with their local grocery shopping and errands. The time commitment is planned for a 2 hour visit every month. Schedule is flexible and can be worked out between client and volunteer as to day and time trip are made utilizing the volunteer's vehicle.

BTSS Meals on Wheels Driver

The Meals on Wheels Program has been growing and is in need of additional regular and substitute drivers. 　Meal delivery occurs in the morning hours, Monday through Friday.　 Bring some sunshine into the lives of homebound seniors in your community! See Nutrition Services for more information about the Home Delivered Meals program.

BTSS Adult Day Service Volunteer

Do you enjoy arts & crafts or music? Volunteers are being recruited to assist at the BTSS Adult Day Care. The Center offers enrichment activities to memory impaired individuals, who are in need of a structured setting while their family members are at work or require respite time. Volunteers will be directly involved with the program participants. Activities may include art, playing various types of tabletop games, reading, reminiscing, and exercise. The BTSS Adult Day Service will be open weekdays (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM). Scheduling based on your availability. Training and support will be provided.

BTSS Office Volunteer

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Office Volunteers generally answer phones, direct calls, greet visitors, take registrations for trips and programs and help the staff with miscellaneous assignments. Office volunteers work either 8:00 AM –12:00 PM or 12 – 3:30 PM and 3:30-6:30 PM Monday through Friday, weekly or once a month.

BTSS Telephone Reassurance Callers

Volunteers provide a daily (Monday-Friday) reassurance telephone call to frail and/or isolated seniors.

BTSS Medical Appointment Drivers

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to medical appointments to　Bloomfield Township residents ages 60+. See Transportation Services for more information about Medical Transportation.

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