April is National Volunteer Month!

Learn about volunteering through the Burbank Volunteer Program (BVP).

The Burbank Volunteer Program recruits individuals 55 years of age and older to volunteer in the Burbank community. BVP volunteers are vital, contributing members of our community, making a significant difference in addressing serious concerns of individuals in need. Whether it be delivering hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors, or spending an hour comforting an isolated senior, to showing support to our American troops and medical first responders, BVP volunteers all share the commitment to improve the lives of people of all ages and needs.

BVP not only helps to address serious social challenges in the community, but also encourages older adults to continue as active members of our community by engaging them in meaningful volunteer service. Enrollment in BVP is open to all persons 55 years of age and older. Volunteers are required to satisfy two background checks, one with the California State Department of Justice, and another that is national with the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Volunteers that receive full background clearance are provided an orientation prior to beginning volunteer services, followed by appropriate on-the-job training from the agency or organization where they are placed. BVP supports older adult volunteers in their service by providing supplemental liability insurance, along with social and education activities annually. There are no dues or educational requirements. Our volunteers reflect a diversity of educational backgrounds, income levels, experiences, ethnicity’s, religions, sexual orientation, disabilities and political affiliations.

Last year, BVP volunteers provided over 30 thousand hours of service, a value of more than $900 thousand (based on the independent sector average value of volunteer service of $29.95 per hour). Approximately, 80% of those hours were logged in by volunteers age 55+. BVP volunteers make an impact throughout the City of Burbank in a variety of settings. Some examples of their areas of service include:

• Education: 87 volunteers assist the Burbank Library Services with after school programs, and adult literacy programs, or provide their expertise in other areas related to education.

• Health & Human Services: 136 volunteers care for homebound elders in need , work to improve senior nutrition, and volunteer in other areas related to health care and health education.

• Animal Sheltering: 120 volunteers assist the Burbank Animal Shelter in a myriad of ways, devoting over 6300 hours last year to providing medical, social, behavioral, and financial care for animals at risk and are determined to eliminate animal homelessness in the Burbank community.

Opportunities in the city of Burbank for older adults to get involved:

Low Contact:

Home Delivered Meals

COB Nutrition at Tuttle and Joslyn Project H.O.P.E.

Phone Pals

Operation Gratitude

Medium Contact: Senior Peer Counseling DIG Burbank Mailroom

For more information, contact BVP: 818.238.5370

High Contact: Mind/Body/Fitness Instructor

Burbank Airport Ambassador Program

Burbank Temporary Aid Center

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop

Let's welcome SPRING BINGO

- let's enjoy the flowers bloom, have fun and be ready to win. -

- On Wednesday, April 12, 2023- 10:30 am - 12:00pm-

-RSVP With the office (818) 238.5353 -