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3 people are interested
Do you speak Cantonese? Relieve Loneliness for an Elder!
ORGANIZATION: Ethos
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3 people are interested
Spend an hour a week visiting with an elder in his/her home. Talk, have lunch together, go for walks, become a FRIEND. Ethos is looking for a volunteer who speaks Cantonese to visit with an elder in Jamaica Plain. Only know a little bit of Hindi? Hone your skills by visiting with and engaging in conversations in Cantonese.
The elders we serve through the Friendly Visiting program are typically very isolated and a language barrier only increases their isolation. Your weekly visits will brighten their day and improve their mental well-being. Make a new friend and sign-up today!
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About Ethos
Location:
555 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, US
Mission Statement
Ethos promotes personal well-being, dignity and autonomy by delivering home and community-based care which supports family caregiving, fosters social interaction and reflects cultural diversity.
Description
Ethos is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1973 (as Southwest Boston Senior Services) for the purpose of serving the elderly and handicapped of Roslindale, West Roxbury, southern Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park and western Mattapan. The agency provides approximately 4,000 people per year with services such as: case management, protective services, homemaker/personal care, transportation, congregate and home delivered meals and volunteer opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Jamaica Plain, MAJamaica Plain, MA 02130
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one hour per week