Whistlestop’s participants benefit from our many talented staff, but also from our dedicated and invaluable volunteers.

You could deliver meals, teach a class, organize one of our fun activities, staff the welcome desk, or help serve meals in the Jackson Café. We will work with you to find the best fit, something convenient and rewarding.

• Come learn about all of the different volunteer opportunities
• Take a tour of the Active Aging Center
• Speak with other volunteers
• Discuss with us how you can help us ensure that people in Marin age with grace, dignity, and independence

Current needs:

Meals on Wheels Drivers Deliver meals to clients in need in a safe and timely manner within east Marin in accordance with our policies and procedures.  Drivers must be reliable, friendly and neat and clean in appearance.  They must possess and maintain a valid CDL and be able to lift up to 25 lbs, have a working cell phone and vehicle.

Center Services Volunteers Welcome and Help Desk Greet our clients and provide light administrative support at our Active Aging Center.  Work at our front desk &/or our help desk answering questions from our clients and providing referrals. Phone and computer skills required.

Jackson Café VolunteersWork in the Jackson Cafe at least one day a week from 10:30 am to 1:45pm. Whistlestop’s Jackson Café serves delicious and affordable lunchtime meals, Monday through Friday to diners of all ages. The Café features daily specials, deli sandwiches, soups, desserts, and fresh salads. The Jackson Café offers a comfortable setting where older adults and their family and friends can eat well and stay socially active. Other Volunteer Opportunities include

• Grocery Shoppers/Deliverers (launching this winter)
• Brown Bag Pantry
• Tax Preparers
• French Social Group Leader
• Russian Social Leader
• Bi-lingual Computer Teacher
• Board or Card Game Leader

Volunteering at Whistlestop has saved my life and I have created new lifelong friendships here.”

-Scott Marcum, Cafe and Tax Assistant Volunteer

Please fill out the form below if you are interested in volunteering and doing something good for an older adult at Whistlestop.