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Newton, MA 02466
All 2Life campuses host a variety of resident events throughout the year, and volunteer support makes these possible. Events may include holiday celebrations, dance parties, summer BBQs, and more. Event Support volunteers typically assist with setting up and cleaning up, serving food or beverages, assisting residents, taking photos, and socializing with residents who attend. We are looking for a volunteer who could assist with approximately 2 events per month, typically two to four hours per event. Please note that the majority of events take place during business hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
Date Posted: 2024-10-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Framingham, MA 01701
Visiting with a 2Life resident friend for conversation, shared experience, and companionship. The volunteer and resident will meet on a regular basis. Common activities include conversations over tea or coffee, going for walks, watching a film or show together, playing a game, etc. This specific resident is experienceing vision loss and needs help reading and sorting his mail. Key Responsibilities: Schedule visit with resident each week and follow through with commitment Notify both 2Life staff and resident(s) of unexpected absence Engage the resident in lively conversation that prioritizes the resident’s interest Update 2Life staff if there are any concerns Qualifications: Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position Friendly and welcoming attitude Patience Sense of humor Reliability Ability to keep a conversation going Schedule/Time Commitment: Typically once a week (flexible time and day) for one hour. Volunteer must commit to at least six months. Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, help someone who might not have other forms of support, cultivate new intergenerational friendships. Opportunity to do fun things with a new person.
Date Posted: 2024-11-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Newton, MA 02461
Program Summary: We are looking for a volunteer to support our "Wednesday Program" at Coleman House, a weekly village center program open to both Coleman House residents and community members. The event each week includes a tai chi class, lecture/speaker, lunch, and art/music entertainment. Volunteers would work with 2Life staff to support the scheduled programming and help with set up between each activity. We need volunteers ideally from 10:30-3:30pm, or any time in the window. Location: Coleman House, 677 Winchester St, Newton MA 02459 Key responsibilities: Help with event set up Greeting and supporting our facilitators each week Setting up, and cleaning up after lunch Distributing event materials (brochures, art supplies, etc as needed) Impact Goal: Ensure 2Life residents and community members are able to enjoy a high quality event. Promote access to lifelong learning and community engagement opportunities. Qualifications: Ability to take initiative and jump into a variety of tasks as needed Friendly and welcoming attitude Flexibility and patience to support residents Time Commitment: Weekly on Wednesdays between 10:30-3:30pm (or a period of time in this window) Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2 volunteers
Date Posted: 2024-11-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Newton, MA 02466
Program Summary: 2Life is in need of volunteers to help build residents’ confidence in navigating technology. Tech volunteers will provide one-on-one tech support in person in Computer Centers and in residents’ apartments when required. The tech mastery of 2Life’s residents varies; some residents are just learning how to send emails, while others are learning how to edit photos. Tech Tutors are not expected to solve every tech issue, they are asked to try their best! Location: Golda Meir House: 160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466 Key responsibilities: Meet with residents one-on-one either in campus Computer Center or in resident apartments. Train residents on using Computer Center PC computers, printers, and scanners, as well as Chromebooks and tablets borrowed by residents from 2Life. Train residents on using their own personal devices, which include laptops, tablets and smartphones. Establish residents’ tech mastery goals, train residents on technical skills, write out lists of steps for residents, occasionally troubleshoot residents’ devices at a very basic level, etc. Impact Goal: Empower residents to confidently access technology, participate in virtual programs hosted by 2Life, and connect with their loved ones and community supports. Qualifications: Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin Basic knowledge of computers, tablets and smartphones Experience sending emails, using a smartphone, listening to audio books, uploading photos, etc. Ability to explain tech terminology using simple language and in multiple ways Flexibility, patience and a good sense of humor Time Commitment/Schedule: Work with residents for 2-4 hours/week during business hours. Volunteer must commit to at least three months. Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, accomplish something rewarding, empower residents to use new technology, cultivate new intergenerational friendships, and practice your instruction skills.
Date Posted: 2024-09-20
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Flexible Schedule
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Newton, MA 02466
Program Summary: We have multiple campuses in need of a volunteer to manage the front desk. Front Desk volunteers represent the first point of contact at 2Life Communities. Front Desk Ambassador's provide general reception services and office support by greeting and assisting visitors, answering the phone, and assisting with residents’ requests. Key responsibilities: Greet and welcome residents, guests, and visitors Provide administrative and clerical support to 2Life staff General reception services by answering the telephone, answering questions, and directing visitors. Enforce building security, as directed by staff Impact Goal: To provide a welcoming environment for our residents, guests, and visitors. Qualifications: Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position Good communication skills, a good problem solver, and organized Friendly and with confidence to ask visitors to sign in upon arrival to maintain building security Bilingual in Russian, Cantonese, or Mandarin preferred but not required Time Commitment/Schedule: 4-6 hours per week during normal business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm). Volunteer must commit to at least 2 months and keep a regular schedule. Benefits: Work directly with all members of the 2Life community. Get customer service experience, obtain experience working with older adults, become a part of a community doing important work, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.
Date Posted: 2024-09-20
