Social Services Volunteers

The Golden Age Village (GAV) is an independent-living affordable senior housing community, founded by Dr. Frances Wu and opened in 1980, with the goal of creating a safe and affordable living environment for low-income seniors. The property was developed with funding through the HUD Section 202 program, which provides funding for seniors who are 62 years or older.

GAV has 120 units and is home to about 150 seniors. To enhance the residents’ quality of life, the property provides management services, monthly birthday parties, a karaoke and movie club, computer classes and exercise classes. GAV also has a gym, a library, and a multi-purpose room.

The social services program plays a critical role at GAV. The goal of social services is to encourage residents to address their social, psychological and material needs so that they can continue to be independent. Social services also include:

• Provide Chinese-English translation services
• Refer residents to community resources
• Onsite group activities

Language requirements

• English: fluent spoken English.
• Chinese: able to communicate with residents in Mandarin or Cantonese (most residents are first-generation immigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with limited English); speaking both is a plus.
• Able to interpret between English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) to help residents communicate with English-speaking agencies.
• Reading and writing Chinese (traditional or simplified) is preferred.

If you would like to volunteer, please download and complete the application form and return it to the Social Work Office, or email it to [email protected]. You can fill in the form on a computer or phone, or print it and complete it by hand.