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

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