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Connects volunteers with opportunities at nonprofit organizations that match their schedules and interests. Volunteers can do service once or participate in long-term projects with more than 400 different agencies.

Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities. - Volunteer Chore Services: basic in-home assistance for low-income seniors and disabled adults of 18 and older to help continue to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Services may include local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision. - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): provides a retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP) that is designed for seniors over the age of 55 who want to use their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist children with needed school supplies and toy drives, food collection and delivery, critical services to elderly, and filling the gaps for critical needs in local communities. - Senior Companion Program: senior companions provide support to isolated elders and persons with disabilities by helping with companionship, grocery shopping, answering mail, and other daily tasks that are essential to maintaining independence. Senior companions may qualify for a small stipend and mileage reimbursement if income eligible, to offset their expenses while they help those most vulnerable.

Assists qualifying families in building or repairing homes through a volunteer organization. The process includes a credit check and meeting income guidelines. An agreement is made to help build or repair the applicant's home as well as other Habitat homes.

Provides supervised daytime social, recreational, educational, and volunteer activities in the community for its club members who have special needs. Offers activities to help build relationships with other club members and non-disabled community members. Primarily serves members who are not currently receiving (or have limited access to) vocational or day program services. Offers opportunities for its members to give back to the community through volunteerism. Members must be able to participate in activities with minimal supervision and assistance. The Arc of Tri-Cities reserves the right to deny service to individuals who do not meet these standards or are harmful to themselves or others, on a case-by-case basis. Individuals who need assistance ambulating, toileting, eating, or behavior management must provide their own assistance to participate in club activities and arrange their own transportation to and from activities.