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THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO UPRIVER VILLAGE MEMBERSHIP


SOCIAL,RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

Member interests and availability of event leaders will determine the types of programs and activities offered by UpRiver Village. These are activities like, but not limited to:

  • Monthly coffee chat
  • Monthly happy hour
  • Monthly UpRiver Walkers stroll on Springwater Trail
  • Sewing / crafting group
  • Theater/movie/concert outings

MEMBER VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SERVICES such as, but not limited to, were available to members starting July 1, 2025.

  • Social, recreational, cultural and educational activities
  • Driving/transportation (to doctors, social events)
  • Technological support (computers, phones, home electronics)
  • Occasional housekeeping (house cleaning, trash removal)
  • Grocery shopping
  • Meal preparation/meal train
  • Handyman services
  • Organization (mail, decluttering, calendars, phone calls, appointments)
  • Occasional yard and garden care (pick up leaves, watering, pruning, yard debris)
  • Short term pet care (walking, changing litter box, feeding)
  • Minor home maintenance and repairs (clear walkways, change light bulbs)
  • Seasonal home tasks (put up Christmas tree, take down holiday lighting)
  • Run errands (pick up prescriptions, meals, groceries, packages from UPS)
  • Accompany to appointments and activities (doctors, market, walks)
  • Researching needed resources & service providers (lawn care, contractors, tax preparers, auto service, moving company)
  • Sewing & mending
  • Home check while away (outside and/or inside)
  • Additional non-medical support during recovery (not normally provided by volunteers)
  • Assistance with laundry

UpRiver Village will not be able to guarantee that a volunteer is available for a requested task on a specific day and time needed. Volunteers will not be "on-call." All services must be requested and scheduled, preferably at least 48 hours in advance.

UPRIVER VILLAGE WILL NOT PROVIDE:

  • Any type of direct care typically provided by a home health or nursing agency.
  • Financial advice
  • Regular recurring services (weekly housecleaning, weekly lawn mowing, weekly grocery shopping)

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

Start the process by submitting a membership inquiry. Once we learn of your interest, we will schedule a Home Visit where two volunteers will meet with you in your home to share more about UpRiver Village and learn more about your needs. If our services are a good fit, you'll complete the full membership application, attend a membership orientation and pay your dues. Once this process is complete, you'll be able to request services.