Volunteer with SCF

Register to become a volunteer today!

Steps to become an SCF Volunteer:

Apply to be a volunteer here. 

2. Receive an email from SCF Leadership

You will be assigned your first task and are expected to put in your best effort to get it done. After you've finished this task, you will be asked to fill out this card verification form: https://tinyurl.com/scfverification 

3. Submit a Volunteer Hour Approval Request

Approve your volunteer hours with your school or district by emailing getinvolved@seniorcarefirst.org

Background

At Senior Care First, we believe that any sized effort to make a difference is a difference nonetheless. Making cards for seniors have such a huge impact on their days. Volunteers like YOU help them feel a little less alone each day. This effort started with small motivational cards for senior citizens to help them get through this day, and has grown to include seasonal cards for the holidays. 

Writing cards for seniors is not only to put lighten up the days of seniors but also to let them know there is a support system outside of their homes filled with loving young members of their community. There is no specific way to make the cards since YOU, the volunteer, have creative liberty. However, we encourage volunteers to use bright colors and inspiring messages to share love for the seniors. We have heard several positive messages from senior homes after receiving cards from SCF. From writing general motivational and inspiring cards to holiday related cards, we give them all. 

Step-by-step to make cards

Any card made with love is worth sharing. Below are steps to write cards if you are having trouble finding a place to start:

1. Take any sized paper (cardstock, printer) that is at least 4in x 6in in dimensions

2. Color/design the card as you wish! You have the creative liberty to draw any positive image or write any motivational message. 

3. The inside of the card must contact a message that is specific to senior residents. This should address the senior and be signed off by your name/organization/"your friend". Feel free to draw images on any side of the card. 

Put in your full effort to make these cards filled with love all around. 

This is just the beginning...It takes one person to make a difference.