TSCOR is a volunteer organization designed by active, independent and engaged older adults who empower themselves and their communities through lifelong learning and volunteer service. Founded in RVA in 1984, we are a local affiliate of the national Shepherd’s Center of America network. Join us – there’s a place that’s right for you!
Use it or lose it, right? TSCOR’s lifelong learning programs are for anyone who wants to keep learning – or keep teaching! Connect and engage at Open University, Lunch & Life or with the men’s and women’s groups. And if you’re the type of person that would rather see it than read about it, check out our travel program.
TSCOR volunteers drive our clients to their medical appointments and help with their grocery shopping. Online scheduling makes it easy. New volunteers are always welcome! Drivers are especially needed, now more than ever. Take a virtual spin around the block and see the positive impact you can make.
After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, we are now able to open our transportation service to new clients. The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond provides its clients with round-trip transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores. If you are in need of transportation, please visit our Services page for more information.
If you know A/V technology and enjoy continuing education, you’ll be right at home volunteering with The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond’s Open University as a technology assistant (TA). TA’s can volunteer in person on Mondays to set up A/V equipment for instructors and speakers and manage hybrid classes, or remotely on Thursdays to open and manage Zoom classes. Knowledge of Zoom and familiarity with laptops, flash drives, projectors and other A/V equipment is helpful, but can be taught!
Calling all instructors!! Do you love teaching? Do you have a passion about a topic and want to share it with others? Then consider volunteering as a teacher or speaker with TSCOR’s lifelong learning programs. Open University and Lunch & Life offer a variety of classes and lunch speakers every fall, winter and spring. We’re always on the lookout for new, interesting topics to offer our students. Just complete this Call for Instructors form and someone from the education committee will reach out to you soon. Read more about our programs here.
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“I’ve had great experiences driving our clients to their appointments. It’s fun to meet new people and learning about their lives is fascinating and eye opening. Everyone has a story to tell. I’m enjoying volunteering immensely.”
“I can’t thank you enough for all the wonderful drivers you have and for your service. It all means so much to me.”
“Open University is a place where a student can expand their knowledge in a myriad of subjects. No textbooks needed, no homework required. You can take one class for the whole session or choose a different lecture each week. I’m enjoying what I’ve I learned.”
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