Become a Volunteer and Help Our Seniors Thrive

Share your time, skills, and passion to support older Alaskans in your community. Lending a hand with daily activities, offering a friendly smile at the front desk, or teaching a hobby you love, every volunteer makes a difference.

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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Front Desk

    Welcome visitors with a smile, assist with check-ins, and help seniors use our computer kiosk system if needed.

    10am - 1pm

  • Gift Shop

    Assist with organizing inventory, creating displays, and helping at the register. (Volunteers must complete a fingerprint background check.)

    11am - 3pm

  • Tai Chi Instructor

    Lead seniors in safe, gentle Tai Chi sessions. Instructors should be familiar with the needs and abilities of older adults.

    Set your own schedule

  • Activities

    Do you have a hobby, skill, or art form you’d like to share? We welcome volunteers to lead classes and workshops, giving seniors a chance to learn something new and have fun. Contact us to explore opportunities.

  • Miscellaneous

    Lawn care: summertime to cut grass (as needed)
    Area beautification: fall/summer pick up leaves (as needed)

Becoming a Volunteer is Easy!

1.
Submit your volunteer inquiry form.

2.
We'll contact you to match you to a role.

3.
Attend a one-hour introduction to MSSS.

4.
Begin Volunteering!

The art of volunteering is learned on the job! We are here to help you along the way.

Note: We have a mandatory video on sexual harassment that is played at orientations

Help Our Seniors Thrive!

Contact Cassandra Pillittier to learn more:
Email: matsuadministrative@matsuseniors.com
Call: (907) 761-5022