Our Volunteers Save Lives

It only takes a phone call to get started and you will be so happy you did!

The NEK Council on Aging celebrates our 350+ volunteers who dedicate their valuable time and expertise to support NEK families. We need Vermonters of every age to make our communities into the places we want to live. Join our team!
Contact Emily Sanderson (802) 751-0431 or email:  esanderson@nekcouncil.org.

Why Volunteer for the NEKCOA?

- Discover a new way to express your sense of service and

   support to your neighbors and community.

- Utilize your own skills and talents to benefit others

- It helps your elderly friends and neighbors to remain     

   independent with dignity

- Gives you a new sense of purpose

- Helps to combat stress, loneliness, and social isolation

- Because it's fun!

Ways You Can Help!

- Call a friend and share a friendly conversation                   

- Deliver pet food with our Pets4Life Program

- Serve as a home delivered meals driver      

- Deliver groceries to those who are home bound 

- Assist with household relocation                             

- Transport an elderly friend to medical 

   appointments

- Lawn Care/Stacking Wood/Snow Removal         

- Light Home Maintenance (installing air conditioners)

- And so much more!

🌟Interested in Volunteering with NEKCOA? 🌟

We’d love to have you on board! Simply fill out the quick interest application below, and our Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Sanderson, will personally reach out to chat about how you can get involved.

Let’s make a difference together!

Volunteer Interest Application

Meet Emily Sanderson – Volunteer Coordinator

Emily is the heart behind our volunteer program at the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging. Whether she’s matching someone with a Meals on Wheels route, answering questions about getting involved, or simply offering a listening ear, Emily brings compassion, energy, and dedication to everything she does.


She works closely with individuals of all ages and backgrounds to find meaningful ways they can give back — from delivering meals and making friendly visits to helping out at local meal sites or providing tech support to older adults.


If you’re interested in volunteering, Emily will guide you every step of the way and make sure your time and talents are making a real difference for older Vermonters.


📧 Contact Emily at esanderson@nekcouncil.org or (802) 751-0431 to get started!

Meet Neil Glassman – Tech for Today Coordinator


Neil Glassman leads our Tech for Today program with heart, expertise, and a deep commitment to helping older Vermonters stay connected in a digital world. As our volunteer Tech Coordinator, Neil supports a team of dedicated volunteers who help clients navigate their phones, tablets, computers, and internet service plans.


Whether he’s helping someone lower their phone bill, teaching the basics of video calls, or improving the way we receive and respond to tech referrals, Neil brings a thoughtful, problem-solving mindset to everything he does. He’s always looking for ways to make the program better — and make technology feel more accessible for everyone.


Thanks to Neil’s leadership, Tech for Today continues to grow and evolve, meeting real needs in our communities and empowering older adults to feel more confident and connected.


Are you interested in helping seniors navigate lower phone bills and better tech solutions? Whether you have one hour a month or more to give, your time and talents can make a real difference. We’d love to have you on the team!

"I am so grateful for Neil's help.  I could barely use my flip phone for simple phone calls, and it was outdated. I was able to get a new smartphone and Neil has helped me to keep in touch with medical appointments via texting and I am now learning how to use the calendar.  I am the transportation for four friends to and from medical appointments at Dartmouth, NVRH, and Burlington and managing my schedule in a planner is hard.  He is very patient and understands that I may not get it the first time. He is the real deal, thank you!"     Frances from Lyndon, VT