FAQ
Have questions about how San Ramon Valley Village works? You’re in the right place! We’re here to make life easier, safer, and more connected for older adults in our community. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about joining, volunteering, and how our programs support independent living.
General Information
What is San Ramon Valley Village?
San Ramon Valley Village is a community-based nonprofit organization that helps older adults stay active, independent, and socially connected while living safely in their own homes. We connect members with opportunities to build meaningful friendships, trusted volunteers to help them and referrals to local resources.
What areas does SRVV serve?
We serve the greater San Ramon Valley area, including San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, and nearby neighborhoods.
Membership
Who can become a member?
Anyone aged 55+ who lives in our service area and values staying independent and engaged is welcome to join.
What does membership include?
Access to social activities, educational programs, community connections that make daily living more enjoyable and volunteer assistance (rides, errands, tech help).
How much does it cost?
Individual memberships cost $375 / year or $34 / month.
Why do we charge membership fees?
It costs money to run a business, even a nonprofit.
We have to pay for insurance and a CPA to do our taxes.
We have a P. O. Box and website that costs money and we need stationary and cards.
We have marketing costs to promote our Village and attract members and volunteers.
The main reason for our fees are to enhance and improve the events and activities we provide to our members. We buy materials for arts and craft activities and sometimes pay for professional speakers and presenters. We sometimes have to pay for facility rentals and catering costs or food and beverage costs.
Programs & Services
What kinds of programs does SRVV offer?
Our scope of services to our members includes 3 areas.
1. Socialization opportunities in the form of gathering and meeting with others for coffee, lunch, dinner and happy hours along with educational presentations, game playing, arts and crafts and exercise activities. We will address all aspects of people, including their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual sides, but most important, meeting with others is life enhancing and life extending.
2. Services to the individual members by background checked and trained volunteers who will drive them to appointments, go shopping for them, pick up prescriptions, perform simple home repairs and gardening help, computer and phone tech assistance, friendly visit / companion, check-in calls, pet care and more.
3. Referrals to service providers.
Volunteering
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who wants to give back to their community, make friends, and support local seniors—students, working adults, and retirees included.
What types of volunteer opportunities are available?
Transportation, shopping, prescription pick up, simple home repairs and light gardening help, tech support, friendly visits, check in calls, pet care and more.
How do I get started?
Please fill out our volunteer application.
