A Season of Service: How Residents Live Their Faith Year-Round

At Santa Marta, we believe that retirement is not an ending — it’s a new chapter filled with opportunity, joy, and purpose. For many of our residents, serving others isn’t just something they do — it’s part of who they are.

As a Catholic senior living community, we embrace the belief that every gift we have comes from God, and we are called to share those gifts with others. Whether offering time, talent, or a compassionate ear, our residents live their faith through meaningful acts of kindness and service — bringing light, comfort, and love to those around them.

This spirit of giving is woven into daily life here and includes volunteerism in retirement, reflecting a shared commitment to walk in faith, uplift one another, and help build a more caring world.

Follow Your Passion

At Santa Marta, you’ll be able to share your passions, talents, energy, and intellect in ways that benefit not just our community but the broader community as well. We believe friendship and connection bring purpose to every day, which is why we offer a robust volunteer program to support and inspire your interests.

“There are many groups that the residents have started — an investment club and a faith-based book club. There are several residents that get together for happy hour every night, and it’s just a really fun, active community unlike others that I’ve seen before. It’s important to have a lifestyles program that’s really robust and evolves with the changing needs of residents.”

— Colleen, Santa Marta President and CEO

Explore our resident calendar to get a feel for what we do every month. Of course, we’re always open to your ideas. To be honest, that’s where we find the most creative volunteer suggestions come from.

The Benefits of Giving Back

Volunteering provides a variety of measurable health, social, and personal benefits.

Personal development and health

• Boost mental health: Volunteering can relieve stress, combat depression, and increase happiness and life satisfaction.
• Improve physical health: It can provide physical activity and has been linked to reduced stress and lower mortality rates.
• Build confidence: Helping others can lead to a greater sense of pride and accomplishment, boosting self-esteem.

Social and community connections

• Make new friends: It’s a great way to meet people who share your interests and values, helping reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Strengthen your community: You can directly contribute to making your community a better place by supporting local organizations and causes.
• Connect with others: It offers opportunities to interact with people from diverse backgrounds, broadening your perspective and sense of belonging.

Purpose and fulfillment

• Find a sense of purpose: Contributing to meaningful projects can provide fulfillment and a renewed sense of direction.
• Foster civic responsibility: Volunteering can help you become more informed and engaged in your community and civic life.

Explore our Service-Oriented Community

If you’d like to learn more about Santa Marta — the boutique Life Plan Community with a big heart — for yourself or a loved one, we’d love to show you around. To learn more, contact one of our senior living counselors today.