Welcome
If this is your first time here click on About to learn more about our Village movement or click on Village Movement California's video to learn more about the Village Movement. If you know about our Village and want to become a Member or Volunteer. Staff and volunteers are available to answer your questions by calling our office at (805) 242-6440 or emailing [email protected].
Looking for a meaningful way to give back to our community
SLO Village invites volunteers of all ages to help our neighbors sustain independence,
thrive at home, and stay connected.
Why volunteer with SLO Village
Flexible commitment: Choose the service opportunities that fit your
personal schedule, personality, and skill set.
It takes a village to build community: please consider being a part of ours!
Contact us to learn more
Want to know what it is like to volunteer for SLO Village? Read about Doug’s SLO Village Volunteering story here.
Exciting times at SLO Village as we embrace the theme of "TRANSITIONS" in our January-February 2025 newsletter! From welcoming new leadership to celebrating our successful 2024 Year-End Fundraising Campaign, we're gearing up for a meaningful year ahead.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our outgoing board members for their dedication, leadership, and service to our community. Your hard work has helped shape SLO Village, and we are deeply grateful! Join us as we navigate change together and strengthen our community bonds. Click here to read our latest newsletter here
Recently, SLO Village staff and board members discovered an engaging article by advocate and author, Ashton Applewhite (We highly recommend her book - This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.) She is leading the charge for what she calls “The Year of the Older Adult (YODA) movement”. Applewhite emphasizes the need to reshape societal perceptions of aging, advocating for intergenerational connections and a culture that values the wisdom and contributions of older adults. The initiative calls on individuals, communities, and policymakers to take action in creating a more inclusive, age-friendly world. We couldn’t agree more! Our hope is for a world that is community-driven and accessible for all! Read more here: "Let's Come Together for YODA"
Looking for a warm cup of coffee and even warmer company? Come connect with SLO Village friends at our Coffee Chat gatherings! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. at UCC SLO Church (11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo).
Whether you’re a member, volunteer, or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there! If it’s your first visit, please RSVP so we can welcome you!
Please click Events to register TODAY!
SLO Village on NPR
Join SLO Village volunteers Kerry Sheets and Randy Murray as they share their experiences and insights on being part of the SLO Village community.
Hear their conversation on KCBX FM, your local NPR member station for the Central Coast. KCBX provides high-quality programming that educates, entertains, and connects the community. Listen online at KCBX.org.
By 2030, California will be home to 10.8 million older adults, accounting for one-quarter of the state’s population. 34% of our state’s older adults will be moderate- and middle-income, without Medicaid benefits. California is responding to these demographic changes by implementing a Master Plan for Aging.
Read Village Movement California's Impact Report and learn why Villages play a critical role in addressing our state's five goals Read Village Movement California's Impact Report
SLO Village is an 'Open' nonprofit. We work with established nonprofits, senior centers, and government agencies in our community. We make it our business to know what is offered by other organizations and avoid duplication of effort. SLO Village is aware of service “gaps” and we understand how to navigate community services.
Check out our community partners below or click here to find out more about available Resources for older adults in SLO County.
