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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02201
AmeriCorps Senior Companions (Must be 55+) offer one-on-one services to those who have difficulty completing everyday tasks. They can assist with: grocery shopping and paying bills transportation to medical appointments alerting doctors and family members to potential health problems, and Companionship in the home Senior Companions can also provide short periods of relief to primary caregivers. Because of this program, thousands of residents can live with dignity in their own homes. For their service, Senior Companions receive a $4.00 an hour (tax-free) stipend and reimbursement for: transportation some meals, and accident and liability insurance during service. *Must be a Boston resident*
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02201
Become an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer and serve with the Dana Farber (must be 55+) Patients and families often find themselves overwhelmed, lost, and unaware of the many resources available to them at Dana-Farber and in the Boston area. It can be difficult to navigate a complex system while balancing the physical and emotional tolls of illness. Friendly support, guidance, and access to helpful information can help easy anxiety and frustrations; it also can help patients and families feel more in control of their experience and less overwhelmed. The Ambassador Program seeks to provide patients, family members, visitors, and staff with friendly and helpful volunteers who offer directions within YCCC, throughout the Dana-Farber campus, escort patients to appointments while helping answer questions along the way; provide one-on-one support to help a patient or family member someone who might otherwise feel lost and overwhelmed; provide information about Dana-Farber programs and resources. Goal: Patients and family members will feel welcomed, supported, aware of available resources, and assisted in finding their way. Patients and families will experience decreased anxiety, greater knowledge of available resources, and increased satisfaction of their overall care. Activities: - Being visible in all patient entrances - Escorting patients and families to appointments by foot - Providing comfort, support, and empathy - Maintaining confidentiality at all times - Providing directions within YCCC, throughout the DFCI campus, and to BWH and CHB - Understanding patient flow to help patients and families understand the nature of their appointment day - Providing information as needed/requested about Dana-Farber programs - Directing patients and families to the appropriate program or resource for additional information - Attending routine Ambassador meetings - Depending on timing of shift, distributing lunches or art supplies to patients in infusion areas Training and Education: 1. Complete Volunteer Services Orientation 2. Shadow Ambassador Volunteer 3. Attend quarterly volunteer meetings (remote) 4. Work closely with Volunteer Services Staff to triage issues as they come up 5. Cross-train in other roles as needed including lunch cart and art cart 6. Attend one in-service training per year (remote) Commitment: One 3-hour shift per week for one year. Requirements: - Occupational health clearance including COVID-19 vaccination and booster - Background check - Volunteers must be able to be on their feet for the three-hour shift - Volunteers must be able to transport patients in wheelchairs and push a lunch cart (40+ pounds) To Qualify: Complete and pass a CORI Check 55 +Years or older We offer reimbursement for some out-of-pocket expenses, ongoing training and support, access to events in the City of Boston, and an invitation to our annual volunteer recognition event. Call (617) 635-4374 to sign up!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02201
Become an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer (must be 55+) and serve as a City Hall Greeter! Boston City Hall Greeters serve as ambassadors of Boston City Hall. They provide assistance and information to constituents visiting Boston City Hall. Each volunteer can access an iPad equipped with maps and other information to assist constituents. To Qualify: Complete and pass a CORI Check 55 +Years or older We offer reimbursement for some out-of-pocket expenses, ongoing training and support, access to events in the City of Boston, and an invitation to our annual volunteer recognition event. Call (617) 635-4374 to sign up!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02201
Give back as an AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Tax Preparer! Help older adults maximize their state and federal refunds! Help provide no-cost tax preparation services for income-eligible residents. -Free Training! -Reimbursement for some out-of-pocket expenses -Annual Recognition Luncheon for all volunteers To qualify: -55+ years of age or older -Pass a CORI check For more information call Monique Carvalho at 617-635-4374 or Monique.carvalho@boston.gov No tax preparation experience needed!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02201
Become and AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteers (must be 55+) and serve with Tufts Medical Center! Front Lobby Guest Ambassador Duties * Welcome patients and visitors to Tufts Medical Center * Assist Security / Front Desk Staff with Patient and Visitor Check-in * Escort Patient and Visitors to their destination * Transport if needed to their destination * Assist with keeping Elevators at a compliant number of guests * Clean wheel chairs after use, place a clean tag on the wheel chair and return to main lobby or determined drop off location Qualifications - Ability to stand for 3-4 hours at a time - Ability to list 3 - 10 lbs - Ability to read/write English - Complete required Background checks - Completion of the Tufts Medical Center Orientation - Been Cleared through Tufts Medical Center Employee Health - Knowledge of Tufts Medical Center - Wheelchair trained - Trained on wheelchair cleaning - Ability to wear a mask while at the Medical Center Directions Must obtain Employee Health Clearance Must receive a flu shot Reports to the Volunteer Manger To Qualify: Complete and pass a CORI Check 55 +Years or older We offer reimbursement for some out-of-pocket expenses, ongoing training and support, access to events in the City of Boston, and an invitation to our annual volunteer recognition event. Call (617) 635-4374 to sign up!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
