Eldercare Services of Alachua County, Inc.

Eldercare Services of Alachua County, Inc. is dedicated to being an advocate for the elderly in the community and to providing services to enrich the quality of life for seniors. 

Website: http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/volunteer/

Contact: (352) 265-9040, Eldcare@shands.ufl.edu

What YOU can do to help: Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Meals on Wheels Program: Deliver lunch to seniors who are homebound Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Fundraisers: Sponsor a fundraiser.

Al’z Place:  Assist seniors who have Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment with activities.  Serve lunch.  Al’z Place is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri each week.   

Congregate Mealsites: Entertain at the congregate meal sites by playing the piano, singing, juggling, dancing, or other talents.

Publicity: Help publicize Eldercare in the community. 

Sponsor a class at the Alachua County/City of Gainesville Senior Recreation Center: Teach a class with a special talent or knowledge that you have to share.