Moving Forward, Together
Looking for a simple way to make a big difference? Join the City of Irvine’s volunteer driver team and help older adults in our community stay active, independent, and connected. With just one day a week, you can provide rides to medical appointments, shopping centers, and social events — ensuring our older adults can continue enjoying the activities that matter most.
As a volunteer driver, you’ll receive full training, use a City vehicle, and know you’re making a meaningful impact on the lives of Irvine’s older adults. Take the wheel and be part of something rewarding!
Learn more and attend an upcoming orientation:
Rancho Senior Center
Wednesday September 8, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Wednesday September 30, 3–4 p.m.
Trabuco Center
Wednesday September 17, 10–11 a.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Wednesday September 24, 10–11 a.m.
Visit yourirvine.org to register. For more information, contact volunteer@cityofirvine.org or call 949-724-6923.
 Volunteer Opportunities
As an Irvine Older Adult Services volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to support essential programs and services that enhance the lives of our older adult community. Explore our current volunteer opportunities by visiting cityofirvine.org.
Nutrition Support – Server, Kitchen Assistant, Dishwasher
Assist the lunch program by serving food and beverages or helping with kitchen clean-up.
Monday–Friday, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Meals on Wheels – Driver, Packer
Assist packing or delivering pre-made meals for homebound older adults.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–Noon
Trabuco Center
Fall Classes Beginning in October
Don’t forget to register for the next session of classes, beginning in October. Preregistration is encouraged to help ensure your favorite classes are not canceled. Browse all of the upcoming programs at yourirvine.org.
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Preparedness Workshop
This three-week interactive workshop teaches the basic skills to protect yourselves, family, and neighbors in the aftermath of a disaster when emergency services are not readily available. Learn a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where your actions can make a difference. Presented by City of Irvine CERT Team.
Wednesdays, October 1–15
1:30–5:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Register Here
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CHAMPION Volunteer Training
Community Helpers Assisting Mature Persons in Our Neighborhood
This unique volunteer opportunity pairs isolated older adults with friendly CHAMPION volunteers, who visit them in person and make care calls, offering companionship and support based on shared interests. Volunteers must attend an orientation and complete a five-week training course. For more information, please contact 949-724-6915.
Orientation
Wednesday, September 24
1–2:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Register Here
Training
Wednesdays, October 8–November 5
1–2:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Register Here
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September Education Lectures
Join us each week for an educational lecture on various topics including health, safety, fraud prevention, and more. For more information and registration, visit yourirvine.org.
Lakeview Senior Center
Tuesdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
September 9: GERD and Acid Reflux: What to Know About Heartburn
September 16: Retirement: Making Your Money Last
September 23: Pain Relief: What’s New, What Works, and What’s Right for You
September 30: Purpose & Meaning in Aging
Rancho Senior Center
Fridays, 10–11:30 a.m.
September 5: Staying Social
September 19: Pre-Funeral Arrangements
Trabuco Center
Thursdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
September 4: Senior Scam Stopper
September 25: The Role of Exercise in Cognition
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