LOEL Center and Gardens

A non-profit organization in Lodi, California to help seniors remain independent, healthy, and active.

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Volunteering

LOEL offers something for everyone, from social programs to a nutritious lunch program.  LOEL is a community gathering site where Seniors can participate in a variety of activities such as Exercise, Bingo, Line Dancing, making crafts, or simply playing a game of cards with their friends.

More than 30 years ago, one man took it upon himself to set up an endowment for LOEL to ensure Seniors have affordable housing and daily nutritious meals.  We’ve taken his vision one step further.  We provide programs, activities, and services for the Seniors in our community.  Without Volunteers, this would be impossible.  LOEL brings people together from all walks of life with the common goal of staying active and social.  There’s a place for you at LOEL.  Join us today!

Why Volunteer?

Each Volunteer has a story to tell.  Your Volunteer role could be as valuable and rewarding as theirs. Volunteering for LOEL means you have an opportunity to help many seniors in their daily lives and fulfill your own.

When you Volunteer, you can:

  • make a meaningful difference in your community;
  • have flexible options and opportunities that fit your schedule; and
  • build relationships and networks that last a lifetime.

To Become  a Volunteer...

Please review some of the rewarding opportunties below to decide how you might be able to help LOEL's seniors. Then contact either Suzy MorganEmail (209-369-1591) or  MarjEmail (209-369-1591) to let them know you're interested.

Volunteer Opportunities

Crafts Group

This group meets every Monday from 9 am to 11 am to make hand-crafted gifts for Meals on Wheels participants and for the Congregate lunch group. Contact LOEL at 369-1591 for more details.

Sewing Group

This group meets the first and second Wednesday of the month to make hand-sewed items for seniors at LOEL and for the Seniors in our community. Contact LOEL at 369-1591 for more details.

Newsletter Group

This group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am to assemble the monthly newsletter. Contact LOEL at 369-1591 for more details.

Teach Classes or Organize Clubs

Classes include computers, line dancing, painting, book club, scrap booking, yoga, Pilates, and more.  Some classes are not yet formed because we need your help. Contact Marj at 369-1591 for more details.

Bingo

Bingo is every Tuesday at 1 pm.  You may want to help sell bingo cards, call bingo, or work the snack bar. Contact Marj at 369-1591 for more details.

Lunch Groups

Your club or organization (of 4 or 5 people) can help serve our seniors a hot nutritious meal on site. Contact Suzy at 369-1591 for more details.

Meals on Wheels

Spend a couple hours a day from about 9:45 am to 12:00 noon packing or hand delivering hot meals to homebound seniors.  You can volunteer daily, weekly, or be on call.  This is a non-driving position. Contact Suzy at 369-1591 for more details.

Little Corner Shop

Volunteer one day a week 9:00 am - 1:00 pm to work in the gift shop selling merchandise. Contact Marj at 369-1591 for more details.

Monthly Dinners and Fundraisers

Set-up for the event, work in the kitchen, or help serve the dinners. Dates and times vary. Contact Marj at 369-1591  for more details.

Music

We are always looking for musicians who would play piano or a musical instrument for our seniors at lunch or during our monthly dinners/fundraisers. Contact Marj at 369-1591 for more details.