About:
At Home in Darien is a non-profit organization founded by and for the people of Darien, Connecticut who want to preserve and enhance the town’s vibrant, multi-generational community. We provide free services and education – transportation, referral to vetted service providers, communications on events and services, and much more! We are proud to be at the forefront of the aging in place movement as we celebrate our 10th anniversary as a nonprofit organization that provides services to seniors.
How you can contribute:
While donations are always welcomed, volunteer opportunities include:
Friendly Visitor – Provide companionship and support for Darien seniors who would like more socialization;
Friendly Helper – Provide assistance to seniors who need help with small tasks in their home;
Friendly Shopper – Help homebound seniors with grocery shopping;
Friendly Driver – Help drive Darien seniors as needed to appointments during hours and/or locations not covered by At Home In Darien’s transportation service;
Friendly Caller – Support a Darien senior with a daily (or weekly) check-in phone call;
Leaf Rakers – Provide leaf raking to Darien seniors in late Fall and Snow Shovelers – Provide shoveling of the public sidewalk of a Darien senior’s home within 24 hours of snowfall.
See: https://athomeindarien.org/volunteer/ for more.
DMA Volunteers:
Mark Bergen