Dorchester
Seniors, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization
providing services for senior citizens. It was
established by the Dorchester County Council to
provide services relating to human needs in the
county. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is governed by
a volunteer Board
of Directors appointed by the Dorchester County
Council or elected by the members of the Board
of Directors. Funding is received through
Trident Area Agency on Aging (TAAA), Trident United
Way, Dorchester County, Second Chance, building
rental fees, and private contributions. Dorchester
County and the David Sojourner Centers were both
built and opened in 2002.
The
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. mission is to provide
opportunities to all senior citizens of Dorchester
County to enhance their educational, mental, social,
spiritual and physical well being. To acheive
this goal, Dorchester Seniors, Inc. works cooperatively
with other community agencies and organizations
through advocacy for senior citizens and intraagency
coordination including outreach, assessing needs
and planning actions. Some of the organizations
and agencies we have partnered with are: Trident
Health Systems, Trident Literacy, Dorchester County
Adult Education, Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP), AARP's tax aide program, Dorchester County
Tax work-off program, Senior Aide Program, The
Summerville Family YMCA, Community Long-Term Care
and Low Country Food Bank.
We
welcome volunteers.
There are many areas where volunteers would be
able to assist with programs and services such
as packaging or serving meals, delivering home
meals, assisting with activities at the centers,
teaching classes, sharing talents and expertise.
The
Dorchester County Senior Center in Summerville
and the David Sojourner Senior Center in St. George
are available to rent
for groups and functions after hours and on weekends.
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