Oddjobbers

Seniors and people with physical disabilities can get help with "odd jobs" from OddJobber volunteers.

"OddJobbers" is a service for seniors (age 60+) and people with physical disabilities. Volunteers can help you with some of those little but important things that you just can't do anymore.

OddJobbers don’t replace the help that family members provide, though it could occasionally be a supplement. If you live in an apartment where the landlord takes care of these things, then you should continue to call your landlord. However, OddJobbers are available to do what your landlord doesn't do.

A very brief list of what OddJobbers WILL do: This is a very brief list of what OddJobbers will NOT do:
  • Change batteries in your smoke alarm
  • Flip mattresses
  • Change light bulbs
  • Program your VCR, or thermostat
  • Hang a picture
  • Repot plants
  • Set up voice mail
  • Assemble something
  • Minor plumbing
  • Routine maintenance
  • Routine housekeeping
  • Routine yard work
  • Remodeling
  • Electrical work
  • Most plumbing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Painting

To request an OddJobber, contact Louise Goldstein at 278-1808, ext 227 or louise@jssmadison.org. If it's something we can help with, we’ll send an OddJobber, based on the availability of the volunteers. OddJobbers appreciate if you have more than one task for them to do at the same time.