Volunteer
Strong backs, kind hearts, four hours
Give one moving day a month and you’ll help a senior start a new chapter. No experience needed. We’ll train you.
Why volunteers love it
You’ll see the difference the same day
Real, visible good
By the end of your shift, a senior is sitting in a home that’s ready for them.
Flexible
Sign up one shift at a time. Weekdays, Saturdays, or from home.
Good company
Work beside neighbors, and hear stories you’ll remember for years.
Volunteer roles
Find your place on the trail
Lifting and nonlifting roles, on moving days and behind the scenes.
4 hour shift · lifting
Moving Day Crew
Load, carry, and unload with a trained crew lead. Strong backs welcome.
2 to 4 hours · light lifting
Packing & Sorting Helper
Wrap dishes, label boxes, and help a senior decide what comes along.
2 to 4 hours · no lifting
Moving Buddy
Sit with the senior on moving day. Coffee, conversation, and a steady hand.
2 to 3 hours · light lifting
First Night Crew
Make the bed, hang photos, unpack the kitchen. Keep the First Night Promise.
As scheduled · valid license
Driver
Drive supplies, keepsakes, or a Pathways truck once we have one.
1 to 2 hours · bring a phone
Memory Keeper
Photograph a home before it’s packed for the Home Memories Package.
As needed · your own tools
Handy Helper
Hang shelves and art, assemble furniture, and handle small fixes.
From home · flexible
Office & Outreach
Make calls, help with grants and events, or share our story online.
Getting started
From sign up to your first shift
The basics
- 18+ for moving day crews (16 to 17 with a parent or guardian on the same shift)
- A short volunteer waiver
- A free background check for in home roles
- Closed toe shoes and a kind heart
Sign up
Fill out the short form below, or call us.
Quick call & orientation
A friendly call, then a one hour orientation on safe lifting and senior first care.
Pick your first shift
Choose a move that fits your week. We’ll pair you with a crew lead.
Groups & companies
Bring your team
Companies, churches, and clubs can take on a whole move together: 5 to 10 people, one meaningful day. Youth groups can help with packing and First Night setup, with adult leaders.
A team day includes
- A planned move with a Pathways crew lead
- Orientation for your whole group
- Photos for your team (with the family’s OK)
Sign up
Lend a hand to a neighbor
Tell us a little about yourself. We’ll call to welcome you and find the right first shift.
Do I need moving experience?
No. Every volunteer gets a short orientation, and each crew has an experienced lead from Pathways or Summit Solutions.
How often do I have to volunteer?
As often as you like. Most people pick up one shift a month. There’s no minimum.
Why a background check?
Our volunteers go into seniors’ homes, so we check every in home volunteer. It’s free to you and kept private.