Bring companionship via weekly, in-person visits to older adults living in Forest Hills area (JP/Roslindale) of Boston. We need both English and Spanish-speaking volunteers!
To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html
The commitment is generally once a week for a period of at least 9-12 months (day and time flexible). Friendly visiting matches go for walk, run errands, share a cup of tea or coffee, or share stories. Over time, both people grow and learn from each other, often becoming great friends.
FriendshipWorks was founded 37 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging.
105 Chauncy St, Suite 801, Boston, MA 02111, US
FriendshipWorks' mission is to reduce isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston.
We accomplish our mission by recruiting and training caring volunteers who provide friendship, support, advocacy, and assistance to older adults living in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, and Somerville. We have 4 volunteer programs: Friendly Visiting, Friendly Helping, Medical Escorts, and PetPals. You select the opportunity that best fits your schedule and interests, no prior experience is required, and most of our opportunities can be accessed without a car. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. To get started, check out all our volunteer opportunities here on VolunteerMatch, visit our website, or complete a volunteer application online. Join us in creating connections to end elder isolation today!
105 Chauncy StreetBostonBoston, MA 02111
July 15, 2024
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