❤️ Give Back to Your Community

How You Can Help

A single act of generosity can brighten someone's day, ease a family's worries, and help an older adult continue living safely and happily at home. Every contribution — of time, talent, or treasure — matters deeply.

20
Years serving Bronxville
50+
Trusted volunteers
180+
Active members
14+
Trusted monthly programs
Ways to Volunteer

Find Your Perfect Role

Whether you have one hour a month or several hours a week, there's a meaningful way for you to contribute. We match every volunteer personally with opportunities that fit their interests and availability.

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Driving Assistance

Help members get where they need to go — from medical appointments to grocery shopping and local errands. Your car and kindness make independence possible.

  • Medical appointments
  • Grocery runs
  • Local errands
⏱️ Flexible scheduling, as needed
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Friendly Home Visits

Visit members who may have difficulty getting out of the house. A warm conversation and companionship can make a truly meaningful difference in someone's day.

  • Companionship
  • Conversation
  • Wellness checks
⏱️ Weekly, monthly, or as available
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Friendly Phone Calls

Enjoy talking with others? Call members simply to check in, say hello, and brighten someone's day — all from the comfort of your own home.

  • Check-in calls
  • Social connection
  • Wellness support
⏱️ 20–30 minutes per call
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Group Outings

Accompany members on community outings — cultural events, museum visits, theater trips, shopping excursions, and other enriching activities throughout Westchester.

  • Cultural events
  • Theater & museums
  • Shopping trips
⏱️ Event-based, a few hours
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Grocery & Errands

Help members with grocery shopping by going together, carrying bags and packages, or picking up groceries on their behalf. Small tasks, big impact.

  • Grocery shopping
  • Carrying packages
  • Local errands
⏱️ 1–2 hours per visit
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Technology Support

Help members navigate smartphones, tablets, computers, and video calling. Your patience and know-how can open up a whole new world of connection.

  • Smartphones & tablets
  • Video calling setup
  • Email & internet
⏱️ 1 hour sessions
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Additional Support

We also welcome volunteers who can help with gardening and plant care, sewing, pet care, reading aloud, and other specialized skills.

  • Gardening
  • Pet care
  • Reading aloud
  • Sewing
⏱️ Flexible, skill-based
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Office Assistance

Support the Gramatan Village office with answering phones, greeting visitors, and helping with administrative projects and community events.

  • Answering phones
  • Greeting visitors
  • Office projects
⏱️ Office hours: 10 AM – 3 PM
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Volunteer Ambassador

Gramatan Village is seeking Volunteer Ambassadors to attend local events and connect with community members throughout Southern Westchester — including Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Scarsdale, and Mount Vernon. Ideal for people who enjoy meeting others and sharing what Gramatan Village has to offer.

  • Community outreach
  • Local events
  • Bronxville area
  • Tuckahoe & Eastchester
  • Scarsdale & Mt. Vernon
⏱️ Event-based, flexible commitment
Our volunteers are the heart of Gramatan Village. Because of their generosity, our members know they are never alone — help is always just a phone call away.
— Gramatan Village, Bronxville, NY