An elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a cream-colored sweater, pearl necklace, and earrings, is being lovingly embraced by a younger woman with brown hair tied back. They are smiling and holding hands outdoors in a park-like setting.

It only takes a little
to mean a lot.

Sign up to volunteer.


At The Center, volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do. Whether you’re serving lunch, leading a class, offering a friendly ride, or simply lending a listening ear, your time and talents make a real difference in the lives of older adults across the Santa Ynez Valley. No experience is needed—just a kind soul and a little time to give

We’d love to welcome you to the team. Please complete the form at the right, and someone from The Center will be in touch soon to chat about opportunities that fit your interests and availability.

Ways to Get Involved:

  • Serve meals

  • Teach a class or lead a workshop

  • Help with tech support or admin tasks

  • Drive members to appointments

  • Lend a hand at events

  • …and more!

Older woman with long blonde hair, wearing a gray athletic top and earbuds, exercising outdoors with a blue dumbbell, standing on a balcony or terrace.
A man and woman gardening in a backyard with a garden bed filled with leafy greens and colorful vegetables, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
Smiling woman in a striped shirt sitting at a table in a classroom or conference room with other people and a presenter in the background.
Three elderly women sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling and laughing while holding white mugs. They are surrounded by greenery and flowers, sunny, enjoying each other's company.
An elderly man with headphones is relaxing on a beige couch with a black Labrador Retriever lying beside him. In the background, a woman is working on a laptop at a desk near a window.