Membership Benefits
Associate Membership
Don't need practical support, but want to join in on social activities? Consider an AHA Associate Membership!
AHA is proud to be Alexandria’s “village” — a group of volunteers giving our neighbors ages 55+ the confidence and help to thrive while staying healthy, engaged, and connected. But maybe you don’t yet need the practical benefits of a full membership. As an associate member, you can enjoy the social benefits of AHA, support our work, and find out what’s special about being part of a “village!”
Participate in Events
Participate in 120+ social and educational events each year.
Tax Deductible
All but $50 of your membership fee is tax-deductible.
Full Membership
Join a Thriving Group
When you become a full member of At Home in Alexandria with your annual membership dues, you are welcome to participate in any of the AHA educational and social events, but you may also call our office to arrange a wide variety of services. AHA is a community of trained and vetted volunteers who are ready to assist you with a great variety of practical, social and emotional support. Simply call or email our AHA office with your request. Subsidized membership is available for those with financial need. Contact the office to learn more.
Benefits Include:
Transportation
AHA provides transportation to doctor appointments, the drug store, the gym, the library, the bank, a meeting, or almost anywhere you need to go but can’t get there on your own.
Errands
Maybe you need something dropped off at the dry cleaners or the post office–or need someone to do your grocery shopping. AHA volunteers can help!
Help with Technology
AHA can help members set up and use computers, printers, smart phones, e-mail, DVDs, clocks, thermostats, and other devices.
Light Home Maintenance
AHA volunteers help members with household maintenance such as changing light bulbs, turning mattresses, treating slow running drains, unsticking windows, home safety and emergency preparations, and miscellaneous handyman tasks.
Yard Work
Though we cannot take the place of your regular yard mower, we can provide short-term help with jobs like gardening, watering, weeding, or snow shoveling.
Home Organizing
AHA volunteers can assist with organizing, decluttering, downsizing, and hauling away unwanted items.
Social, Educational, and Community Events
AHA arranges and coordinates interest groups, book clubs, entertainment outings, special events, educational seminars, and similar activities for its Members.
Vendor Services
AHA maintains a list of vetted vendor service providers, some of whom offer discounts to AHA members. These service providers come from recommendations by AHA members or volunteers. (Vendors cannot pay to be included among our recommendations.) If desired, an AHA volunteer will facilitate communications between our member and the contractor.
Companionship
AHA can provide services like friendly visits, conversation, and reading.
Medical Advocacy and/or Medical Note-taking
Trained AHA personnel can assist members in dealing with their physicians and hospitals. (Future service)
Phone Check-In
If, for any reason, you feel safer by having an AHA volunteer phone to check in with you at any interval—daily, weekly or whenever—we are happy to do that.