Age Wise Age Well is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide peer counseling to older adults.

Call the Community Volunteer Network at 541-857-7780 or email RSVP@retirement.org for more information about the opportunities listed here.

Travel Medford is looking for volunteers to help at the annual Heart of the Rogue Festival Oct. 13-14 at Pear Blossom Park in downtown Medford. Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday for setup, general information concierge, road closure assistance and more. A volunteer information meeting will be held Oct. 12, and volunteers will be given a T-shirt and food voucher. This is a short-term volunteer commitment. To sign up, visit www.travelmedford.org/hotr-volunteer-form

Age Wise Age Well is a volunteer peer counseling program in which volunteers work with older adults to provide support in managing stress, life events and difficult emotions. Counselors work one on one with clients to support them through various challenges related to aging: anxiety, grief, isolation, loneliness, adjusting to a new medical diagnosis or living situation, loss of independence, family and personal conflicts. No experience necessary. Compassion required. Volunteer time commitment is 3 to 6 hours per week. Call 541-646-3402 to register for training.

Do you have an hour a week to provide an essential service to a local senior? The Call-A-Ride medical transportation program is in need of volunteer drivers to transport local seniors to their medical appointments in Jackson County. Drivers use their own vehicles; mileage reimbursement is provided, and the volunteers choose their own schedules week to week. This opportunity is only for volunteers 55 and older.

The Craterian Theater strives to enhance the cultural opportunities across Southern Oregon. It could not exist without the generous support of the incredible volunteers, who might usher for a performance, work in the Concession Cafe, assist in the Box Office or participate in the Annual Gingerbread Jubilee and Community Tour.

The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for older adult volunteers who have a passion for helping children to succeed. Become a classroom volunteer. Foster Grandparent volunteers are tutors, mentors and friends to children. Enrich young lives by sharing your knowledge and lived experiences through one-on-one and small group activities. No experience necessary. “Bring your heart, your talents and your kindness.” Flexible schedules are available in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties. This opportunity is only for volunteers 55 and older.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is an all-ages science center bringing hands-on, interactive learning to Southern Oregon and Northern California. It has a small staff and relies on its team of volunteers to make these educational experiences possible. Work directly with the education team to help run field trips, or lend your knowledge and experience to the facilities crew.

The Thrift Shop by Rogue Retreat is looking for volunteers to help process donations, cashier and create merchandise displays. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Hours are flexible, and training is provided. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Senior and Disabiliy Services, a department of Rogue Valley Council of Governments, functions as the area agency on aging for Jackson and Josephine counties. Its mission is to promote the dignity, quality of life and self-determination of seniors and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are needed. Opportunities include acting on the Senior Advisory Council, maintaining the Disaster Registry, and coaching a Health Promotion class. Free training is provided.