Who knew a dog walk or ride to the doctor could be so fulfilling? 

Here’s Larriece and LCF board member, Lee Sterne. Lee is also a volunteer with Twin Cities Villages, helping to walk Oliver once a week or so. 

“I’ve been a Marin Villages volunteer since 2023,” says Lee, who donates his time to help out out local individuals with mobility or other limitations by driving them to medical appointments, assisting with shopping, and helping with simple household tasks. 

Launched in 2017, Twin Cities Villages is a part of Marin Villages, a county-wide nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults to be active, connected and independent in the place they call home. 

Too often, elderly people living alone are forced to move into a retirement home because they have trouble maintaining their residence or they become lonely because it is difficult to get out. 

For a low monthly fee, Twin Cities Villages’ senior members can request assistance with a variety of tasks — from sealing windows, driving to doctor appointments, fixing iPads, changing heating filters and more. 

These members are matched with volunteers who are vetted through a background check and log into an online dashboard to watch for opportunities to help neighbors when they have time.

Village members also enjoy a variety of social events every month, including a book club, bocce game and holiday events.

“As a village, we are always seeking volunteers who want to be engaged with and bring their interests, skills and talents to Village Members,” says Marty Schwartz of Twin Cities Villages, who regularly spreads the word about the organization at local events like the Corte Madera Farmers Market. 

If you might be interested in becoming a part of this neighbor-helping-neighbor effort—either as a volunteer or a member—reach out at 415.457.4633 or visit marinvillages.org to find out more.

And according to Lee, “It’s an easy and straightforward way to give back and make life a little easier for people in our community who truly need the support.”