Elderhelp of San Diego

Can you imagine what it’s like to be 87, widowed, have given up your car, and all your friends have passed away? Your family is too busy to spend time with you — and when they do come by, all they want is money.
Can you imagine how isolating it must feel to be stuck at home, feeling useless after living a full and wonderful life?
Elderhelp makes sure that seniors experience joy, form friendships, are heard and know they MATTER and aren’t forgotten.
Elderhelp is an amazing service, and San Diegans are lucky to have them in our backyard.
I’ve been an Elderhelp volunteer for five years and have grocery shopped and visited with seniors in my area. Elderhelp’s goal is to keep seniors living independently, in their own homes, and provide transportation, handyman, and friendly visitor services by partnering seniors with volunteers.
Elderhelp advocates for seniors when their families aren’t involved, or if their families are bums. There are a variety of ways to get involved with this amazing organization.
And if you decide to volunteer, you get to find a plan that works for you: you can volunteer once, or more often (monthly, bi-​weekly, weekly). I grocery shop every other week for a neighborhood senior who is a joy to be around.