CASA
of Madison County

Build Wheelchair Ramps for CASA Seniors

Categories: group, youth, short, ongoing, day of service, adult
Interests: building, repair, fixing, handyman, ramps, tools

• Description: build wheelchair ramps for elderly/ wheelchair bound clients
• Good for: Groups with members of all ages. Note: If younger children present there must be an adult to supervise. All builds are led by a CASA trained ramp supervisor.
• When: Weekday or weekend, year round
• Time Commitment: build time varies depending on ramp size. Some ramps can be completed in as little as 2 hours.
• What you need: tools (ex. saw, hammer, etc) basic building skills, ability to lift 25 pounds. CASA will provide materials and ramp sketch
• Special skills: Previous carpentry experience are a plus
• Note: All builds must be scheduled in advance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Work in the CASA Garden

Categories: Individual, group, youth, adult, short
Interests: gardening, garden, landscaping, planting

• Description: plant, weed, and harvest produce at the CASA Community Garden
• Good for: Group or individuals of all ages, Ideal for civic organizations, corporate, church, school, and family groups; perfect for day of service.
• When: work done year round, weekday or weekend
• Time Commitment: garden work shifts range from 1 to 4 hours
• What you need: ability to bend, squat, lift
• To bring: Water, sunscreen, insect repellant. Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes. CASA will provide all gardening supplies (tools, gloves, etc.)
• Note: All Garden dates must be scheduled in advance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Adopt a Grandparent

Categories: Individual, group, youth, adult
Interests: visiting, visit, social, homes, companion, companionship, friendship

• Description: regularly visit a senior who needs extra attention.
• Good for: Individuals of all ages; Possible group project for: Boy/Girl scout troops, school clubs, or school classrooms at one of Huntsville’s senior high rises.
• When: Week day or weekend, year round
• Time Commitment: Flexible, you set your own schedule
• What you need: compassion, good listening skills, patience
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Deliver Supplies to CASA Seniors

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, day of service, adult
Interest: delivery, drive, home, food

• Description: deliver needed supplies to CASA clients. Volunteers will pick up items at CASA office and take to clients’ homes. Examples: food box, produce from the CASA Garden, heaters, fans.
• Good for: Groups or Individuals of all ages
• When: Weekday or weekend, year-round
• Time Commitment: Flexible depending on the number of items delivered; Can be as short as 10 minutes to an entire day.
• What you need: dependability, mode of transportation; One person must have a driver’s license.
• Note: Volunteers must be reliable. The items delivered to CASA clients are essential, and if taken from the office by a volunteer must be delivered in a timely manner, preferably on the same day.
• Special skills: compassion, patience
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Handy Man for CASA Seniors

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, day of service, adult
Interests: building, repair, fixing, handyman, tools, chores

• Description: perform minor home repairs that CASA's seniors are unable to do because of their age. Examples: door replacement, window repair and door lock installation
• Good for: Groups or individuals of all ages; Ideal project for civic organizations; corporate, church, school, and family groups; Perfect for day of service
• When: Weekday or weekend, year-round
• Time Commitment: Most projects can be completed in an afternoon
• What you need: basic home repair skills
• To bring: Tools needed for each repair job. CASA provides the materials for all jobs
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Chores for CASA Seniors

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, ongoing, day of service, adult
Interests: repairing, handyman, fixing, tools, chores

• Description: perform basic chores that CASA's seniors are unable to do because of their age. Examples: install smoke detectors, replace light bulbs and batteries, exterior painting
• Good for: Groups or individuals of all ages. Note: If younger children present there must be an adult to supervise. Ideal project for civic organizations; corporate, church, school, and family groups. Perfect for day of service.
• When: Weekday or weekend, year-round
• Time Commitment: most projects can be completed in an afternoon
• What you need: very basic home repair skills
• To bring: Tools needed for each job. CASA provides the materials for all jobs
• Note: All projects must be scheduled in advance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Wheelchair Ramp Painting for CASA Seniors

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, ongoing, day of service, adult
Interests: ramps, paint, painting, outdoors

• Description: paint non-skid coating on wheelchair ramps to prevent falls
• Good for: Groups or individuals of all ages. Note: If younger children present there must be an adult to supervise. Ideal project for civic organizations; corporate, church, school, and family groups. Perfect for day of service
• When: Weekday or weekend, year-round
• Time Commitment: all projects can be completed in an afternoon; depending on the ramp size could take as little as 1 hour
• What you need: ability to bend, squat
• To bring: Tools (brushes, clean up supplies). CASA provides the paint for all jobs
• Note: all projects must be scheduled in advance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Perform Yard Work for CASA Seniors

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, day of service, adult
Interests: yard work, mowing, lawn, grass, leaves, raking, outdoors

• Description: perform yard work such as raking leaves, trimming hedges, mowing grass for CASA seniors
• Good for: Group or individuals of all ages. Ideal for civic organizations; corporate, church, school, and family groups; perfect for day of service
• When: Weekday or weekend, year-round
• Time commitment: Varies, depending on the yard. Most projects can be completed in an afternoon, some as little as 1 hour
• What you need: physical ability to work in the yard
• To bring: Tools needed for each job (rakes, lawn mower, gasoline, etc.)
• Note: All projects must be scheduled in advance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Keep CASA Seniors Warm (TEMP$)

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, day of service, adult
Interests: building, repair, fixing, handyman, tools, chores, winter

• Description: Volunteers perform tasks that keep clients home warmer. Example tasks: caulking, insulating pipes, covering windows with plastic, small home repairs
• Good for: Groups or individuals of all ages. Ideal for civic organizations; corporate, church, school, and family groups
• When: November, Weekend (1st Saturday of November)
• Time Commitment: flexible, depending on amount of work. Most teams finish in as little as 3-4 hours, some in as little as 1 hour
• What you need: ability to perform minor home repairs
• To bring: tools (hammers, drills, measuring tape etc.). CASA provides all materials (plastic, caulk, etc.)
• Note: All projects must be scheduled in advance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775

Collect Supplies for CASA Seniors

Categories: Individual, group, youth, short, adult
Interests: collection, item drive, needs, essentials

• Description: For a great group or individual project, collect any combination of needed supplies for CASA seniors. After collection, bring the items to the CASA office for us to distribute or take the project one step further and deliver the items to our seniors.
• Good for: Groups or Individuals of all ages. Ideal for civic organizations; corporate, church, school, and family groups
• When: Weekday or weekend, year round
• Time Commitment: flexible, collection and delivery can be done on your schedule
• What you need: (if delivering items) dependable vehicle, valid Alabama driver’s license with good driving record, proof of insurance
• Contact: By Email at askus@casamadisoncty.org or by Phone at 256-533-7775