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Membership Benefits

 
Village Neighbors provide practical help. This assistance includes completing household tasks seniors can no longer do alone and providing rides to appointments, social events, and the grocery store. 

Membership also provides opportunities to have fun and socialize! Whether you are a Chincoteague native or a newcomer, you will find interesting people and engage in stimulating activities by being a member of Village Neighbors.

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Transportation

Typical destinations on Chincoteague include medical appointments, grocery stores, religious services, and social and cultural events. Transportation services may also include assistance with getting to and from the vehicle and carrying groceries.

Off Island transportation is available for distances of up to 120 miles round trip and is limited to 2 per month.

Friendly Visits and Social Interaction

Visits from volunteers can include:

  • Conversation
  • Reading aloud
  • Watching television
  • Playing cards or board games
  • Walking

These activities can be enjoyable and meaningful!

Home Services and Maintenance Assistance

Some examples of volunteer home services include:

  • Changing light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries
  • Closet organization
  • Watering outdoor gardens or indoor house plants
  • Offering gardening advice, light pruning, planting, and plant repotting
  • Light handyman repairs
  • Occasional light exterior maintenance (e.g., leaf raking, mulching, snow removal)

Home services provided by Village Neighbors are for light, occasional needs only. Village Neighbors volunteers will not replace routine home maintenance such as cleaning, major yardwork/landscaping, house power washing, vehicle maintenance, etc.

Convenience Services and Errands

Examples of such services can include:

  • Prescription drop offs
  • Temporary pet care
  • Miscellaneous errands including picking up convenience items from local businesses
  • Mail pickup or trash disposal to the curb

 

Computer and Technology Assistance

Below are some examples of technology Village Neighbors volunteers can assist with:

  • Computers
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Printers
  • Televisions
  • Cable and internet
  • Thermostats, light timers, and small appliances

Volunteers can help by:

  • Providing guidance
  • Troubleshooting problems
  • Organizing files and email
  • Helping you learn a common program or application
  • Online tasks

 

Social Outings, Events, and Programs

Examples include:

  • Trips to local sites of interest
  • Lectures and seminars
  • Restaurant outings
  • Game days

Volunteer Availability

All member services are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for 1 - 2 hours. Village Neighbors will attempt to fulfill requests at other times based on volunteer availability.

 

 

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Village Neighbors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2022 and incorporated in 2024.
757-349-9969 · [email protected]

6240 Mumford Street · Chincoteague Island, VA · 23336