Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

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People with Disabilities
Seniors

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61 Medford StreetSomerville, MA 02143 United States

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http://www.eldercare.org

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Help Review Older Adults' Bank Statements

Flexible Schedule | Somerville, MA 02143

Make a difference in the life of an elder neighbor in Somerville or Cambridge by enabling a senior to continue to live independently -- become a Money Management Monitor! Assist our Compliance Officer in our office for about 2 hours, one afternoon each week. This role involves entering credits and debits onto a spreadsheet so we can oversee account activity for older adults enrolled in our Money Management program. It’s also possible to volunteer to work with a Money Management client as well. Schedule & Commitment: We're looking for volunteers who plan to stay with the program for at least a year. Some flexibility in your schedule is a must for this program - our Compliance Officer is not always available the same day or time each week due to home visits. Retirees are perfect! Requirements: Good handwriting is essential and familiarity with reading and understanding bank statements is crucial; bookkeeping experience not required. Must speak and understand English to communicate with our staff. Application and CORI check required. How to apply: Visit this site to apply! https://form.jotform.com/211745812650150

Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Be a Caring Neighbor to an Older Adult

Flexible Schedule | Somerville, MA 02143

Be there for seniors in Somerville or Cambridge who need an occasional helping hand.Whether it’s a quick errand, lifting something heavy, or delivering pet food, the opportunities vary. This program is perfect for your busy schedule; you need only respond when you have time to help. Having a personal vehicle can be useful, but is not required. If you’d like to find another Aging Services Access Point (like us) outside of Cambridge and Somerville, here’s an online tool: https://www.massmmp.org/asap-search/

Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Aid an Older Adult with a Tech Goal

Flexible Schedule | Somerville, MA 02143

Digital communication is essential nowadays! We log in for many interactions that used to happen in person, such as a doctor's visit or a class at the senior center. Help an older adult learn to use an internet-enabled device. Our volunteers may install internet, deliver a tablet, and assist with set up and how-to on applications, including email or video-conferencing software. SCES Technology Coach volunteers follow COVID-19 protocol during an initial home visit; after that, additional help is over the phone. If you’d like to find another Aging Services Access Point (like us) outside of Cambridge and Somerville, here’s an online tool: https://www.massmmp.org/asap-search/

Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Give Emotional Support to Elders to Attend Medical Appointments

Flexible Schedule | Somerville, MA 02143

Help give an older adult emotional strength to manage their health care appointments.  Be there to assuage concerns about seeing the doctor and help keep track of their medical issues.  You will be matched one-to-one with a participant in our community-based CONNECT program for people with behavioral health hurdles to improve their access to care. Notes: This volunteer role requires 4-hour blocks of time during weekday business hours to attend medical appointments.

Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Escort Older Adults to Medical Appointments

Flexible Schedule | Somerville, MA 02143

Role: Accompany older adults to medical appointments (in a taxi, other community transportation, or your own vehicle). Our ideal Escort volunteer is compassionate, reliable, and communicative. How it works: When we receive a Medical Escort request, we email our Escort volunteers with the relevant details, including date, time, appointment location, and caller’s neighborhood. If you’re available, just reply, and we put you in contact with the older adult. A trip may be round trip (to the appointment and back) or pickup only (at the conclusion of the visit). Schedule and Commitment: Often, trips require two to four hours of a volunteer’s time. Importantly, this role requires availability on weekdays during regular business hours. We’re looking for volunteers who can plan to stay with the program for at least a year. Fine Print: A small travel stipend is available per trip. Other requirements: It’s required to complete our volunteer application. If you intend to drive your personal vehicle, a Massachusetts-issued driver's license is required, and we will ask you to complete an RMV Driving Record Release form.

Date Posted: 2024-10-15

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Mission Statement

Established in 1972, SCES is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity and independence of older people in Somerville and Cambridge.

Description

State Funded Home Care Agency whose programs and services are targeted to low-income residents of Somerville and Cambirdge, age 60 and over, who need assistance managing their daily activities.

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by Annie J. (2024-12-06 12:08:52.0)

It was an amazing experience

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by MaryEllen C. (2019-08-20 08:09:02.0)

This organization is fantastic. They are well organized and responsive. Throughout my onboarding process to volunteer with the Money Management Program, I was impressed with the time and effort given to ensuring I felt well informed and supported. They provided a thorough orientation and ample resources for me to utilize as a volunteer. I continue to enjoy working with this organization and highly recommend to others.

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by minkyoung c. from melrose, MA (2009-04-23 08:34:30.0)

As a beginner for a volunteer, I found out this site was very useful to get the information about volunteer opportunities, as well as convenient to apply for the job at the same site.

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