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Friendly Visitor Volunteer - Boston, MA
ORGANIZATION: 2Life Communities
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Program Summary : Friendly Visitor volunteers are matched with a resident for one-on-one conversation and companionship. Volunteers engage the resident in an activity that prioritizes their interests. Common activities include chat over coffee or tea, go for a walk, watch a film or show together, or play a game. The volunteer and resident will meet on a regular basis.
This specific resident enjoys arts and crafts, watching movies, sharing her poetry and stories, and getting to know others.
Location(s): Brighton Campus: 30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, MA 02134
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule visit with resident each week and follow through with commitment
- Notify both 2Life staff and resident(s) of unexpected absence
- E ngage the resident in lively conversation that prioritizes the resident’s interest
- Update 2Life staff if there are any concerns
Impact Goal:
- The volunteer will help a resident who is looking to make a new friend.
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!11 More opportunities with 2Life Communities
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About 2Life Communities
Location:
30 Wallingford Road, Boston, MA 02135, US
Mission Statement
Inspired by Jewish values, 2Life Communities welcomes seniors from all backgrounds and enables aging in communities of engagement, connection and purpose by: Providing superior housing that is broadly affordable. Continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age. Building connections and community within our walls and in our surrounding neighborhoods. Promoting aging in community as a first choice.
Description
2Life Communities, a nonprofit organization founded in 1965, operates on the belief that all seniors should have the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment - a model we call aging in community, which directly combats the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness amongst older adults.
At 2Life Communities, residents can step out the doors of their own apartments and find friendship, community, physical and intellectual stimulation, and a helping hand day or night. Serving a diverse population of 1,500 older adults, 2Life creates communities with a laser sharp focus on affordability - a tremendous concern given that Massachusetts is the state with the 2nd largest gap in the U.S. between seniors’ median income and the cost of living.
Please visit our website to learn more about how to become a 2Life Volunteer and to explore our most up to date opportunities https://2lifecommunities.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
30 Wallingford RoadBrighton, MA 02135
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Once a week for 1 hour, flexible time and day.