Volunteers have a 50-year history of service at ACC, helping to grow our programs and services to what they are today. The early volunteers were student activists from UC Davis, CSUS, and Sacramento City College. Along with leaders from the Sacramento Asian community, they started ACC in 1972.
These early volunteers operated afterschool programs for immigrant children and classes for their non-English-speaking parents and grandparents. In 1983, hundreds of volunteers signed up to run ACC Bingo. Under the management of Francis Lee, the operation ran for 23 years and helped fund operations for our skilled nursing facility, the ACC Care Center.
Many of these volunteers went on to become ACC board members and volunteers for ACC Rides, Meals on Wheels by ACC, and instructors for the Lifelong Learning & Wellness Program, among dozens of other activities that are thriving and bustling today.
Today’s volunteers continue to bring their warmth and drive with them in providing support to an array of ACC programs and services. ACC’s volunteers have helped create and build an extraordinary community of caring!
ACC volunteers come from all walks of life and bring with them a wealth of experience, talents, interests, and skills – which they share generously and passionately. Our volunteers have helped build a community that is rich in cultural heritage and full of generous, caring individuals.
Volunteering at ACC helps older adults sustain their independence and lifestyle. It also creates social engagement, builds friendships, and makes our community the best it can be. You, too, can make a difference and help our wonderfully caring community continue to grow!
ACC Senior Services offers numerous volunteer opportunities. Volunteer with ACC Rides, the Senior Escort Program, or the Friendly Visitor Program. Support the Lifelong Learning & Wellness Program and help with classes and special events. Share your talents and skills by teaching a class or workshop. Assist with reception at the Welcome Center (Main Campus) front desk. Be an Activity Aide at the ACC Care Center and assist the residents with activities. If you’ve got some extra time on your hands – perhaps you’re newly retired or on summer break – and you’re looking to make a difference in your community, be a part of ACC’s community of caring and come volunteer with us!
For more information on ACC Senior Services’ volunteer opportunities and to register to be a volunteer, visit our Volunteer Services website at volunteer.accsv.org or email volunteer@accsv.org. Come volunteer. We look forward to meeting you!
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