You Can Help Older Adults Feel Seen and Supported
Help Irvine’s older adults feel valued, supported, and connected by volunteering to make regular care calls. Through friendly conversation and compassionate outreach, you’ll provide companionship, a listening ear, and a reassuring presence to those who may feel isolated.
As a Care Call volunteer, you’ll:
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Make regular 15–20 minute phone calls to older adults at Lakeview Senior Center
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Offer companionship and emotional support
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Share any concerns with City staff to ensure participants get the help they need
Volunteers must be ages 21 and older, empathetic, strong communicators, and able to maintain confidentiality. City staff will provide training, covering rapport-building, phone skills, and knowledge of local resources. Hours are flexible Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., making it easy to fit volunteering into your schedule.
Join us in making a meaningful impact—your voice can brighten someone’s day!
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations:
- January 13, 2026 | 3–4 p.m. | Trabuco Center
- January 28, 2026 | 10–11 a.m. | Lakeview Senior Center
Register at yourirvine.org.
For more information, email volunteer@cityofirvine.org or call 949-724-6923.
 Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Driver Orientation
Drive a City vehicle to help older adults stay connected and independent by providing curb-to-curb transportation for essential trips and social outings.
Register Here
Billiards Ambassador
Welcome new players, ensure fair gameplay, attend monthly meetings, and communicate maintenance needs to City staff.
Take the next step—learn more about these opportunities and others by registering for a Volunteer Orientation.
Explore our current volunteer opportunities by visiting cityofirvine.org.
Upcoming Classes
Don’t forget to register for the next session of classes beginning in January. Programs fill up quickly. Preregistration is encouraged to ensure you get a spot in your favorite classes. Browse all of the upcoming programs at yourirvine.org.
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Pencil Drawing for Beginners
This immersive class will help you achieve a peaceful state of mind while learning drawing techniques on subjects such as plants, fruits, and birds. One-time supply fee of $20 paid to the instructor at the first class meeting.
Thursdays, January 8–March 12
4:30–6 p.m.
Trabuco Center
Register Here
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Bollywood Dance Fitness
A fun cardio workout with Bollywood music and dance moves that combine traditional Indian dances with the influence of jazz, hip-hop, and modern dancing.
Thursdays, January 8–29
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Trabuco Center
Register Here
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Travel Adventure Slideshow: South America
Explore South America in this virtual presentation featuring Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile. Experience stunning architecture, including colonial buildings, places of worship, an opera house, and art museums. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of forests, glaciers, lakes, and meadows full of wildlife. Presented by Thomas Getz.
Thursday, January 15
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Register Here
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Cooking the Easy Way: Three Bean Soup, Homemade Biscuits
This hands-on class will teach you to cook a variety of delicious foods that you get to taste. Then, enjoy a lecture on topics including food preparation and storage, how to read labels, kitchen organization, healthy meal planning, and much more.
Friday, January 16
2–5 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Register Here
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