Needs From: Volunteer Center of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

Volunteer: Van Driver

Drivers needed for transporting members in a Community Service Van (7-passenger) on a planned route to and from various Center activities and grocery shopping trips within the City of Portage. Regular and substitute positions are available. Skills/Requirements: Reliable. No special license is required. Driver must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record; must be in good health to assist passengers in and out of the van. Drivers are required to attend training through the Kalamazoo Transportation Department. Hours: Mon-Fri [8am-1pm] Minimum age: 21

Agency: Portage Zhang Senior Center

Drivers needed for transporting members in a Community Service Van (7-passenger) on a planned route to and from various Center activities and grocery shopping trips within the City of Portage. Regular and substitute positions are available. Skills/Requirements: Reliable. No special license is required. Driver must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record; must be in good health to assist passengers in and out of the van. Drivers are required to attend training through the Kalamazoo Transportation Department. Hours: Mon-Fri [8am-1pm] Minimum age: 21

Agency: Portage Zhang Senior Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Computer Tutor

Assist adults (50+) with computer navigation by giving instruction on the function and uses of a desktop computer and/or laptop. Introduce students to various software applications and exploration of the Internet. Skills/Requirements:Tutors should be knowledgeable about Microsoft Office software. Tutors must also be familiar with accessing and exploring the Internet. Hours: 1-2 hrs/wk, scheduled for one-hour appointments in the Computer Lab during Mon & Wed (10am-Noon) and Fri (10am-Noon) Minimum age: 21

Agency: Portage Zhang Senior Center

Assist adults (50+) with computer navigation by giving instruction on the function and uses of a desktop computer and/or laptop. Introduce students to various software applications and exploration of the Internet. Skills/Requirements:Tutors should be knowledgeable about Microsoft Office software. Tutors must also be familiar with accessing and exploring the Internet. Hours: 1-2 hrs/wk, scheduled for one-hour appointments in the Computer Lab during Mon & Wed (10am-Noon) and Fri (10am-Noon) Minimum age: 21

Agency: Portage Zhang Senior Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 49002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Clerical Support for Friends of the Portage Senior Center Board

The Friends of the Portage Senior Center board members assist with fundraising for both short and long-term needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a vital, active board, gain experience with the fund-raising process and meet people. Volunteers should have skills in organization, communications and marketing. Hours: First Tue of each month [7:30-9:30am] Minimum age: 21

Agency: Portage Zhang Senior Center

The Friends of the Portage Senior Center board members assist with fundraising for both short and long-term needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a vital, active board, gain experience with the fund-raising process and meet people. Volunteers should have skills in organization, communications and marketing. Hours: First Tue of each month [7:30-9:30am] Minimum age: 21

Agency: Portage Zhang Senior Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 49002

Allow Groups: No