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118 people are interested
Do you live in Roxbury and have a passion or storytelling? Help an elder write their life story!
ORGANIZATION: FriendshipWorks
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118 people are interested
We are looking for a volunteer who would enjoy sharing stories and helping one of our elders put their life story on paper. Are you a writer? a Storyteller? If so we would love to connect you two for friendship and storytelling!
FriendshipWorks is looking for volunteers to visit isolated elders in Boston. Friendly Visiting Volunteers are matched with seniors on an individual basis and visit once per week for an hour. Volunteers assist with such tasks as reading mail, writing letters, helping with errands, and most important of all providing companionship. Talk over coffee/tea, go for a walk, play a board game and much more!
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About FriendshipWorks
Location:
105 Chauncy St, Suite 801, Boston, MA 02111, US
Mission Statement
FriendshipWorks, formerly MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers, recruits and trains caring individuals to assist elders living in the Boston area. Our mission is to decrease the isolation that too often comes with age and disability, to promote well being, and to enhance the quality of life of elders. We have seen firsthand the difference ongoing companionship and support can make both for our care recipients and our volunteers.
Description
FriendshipWorks offers a variety of support services to elders in the Boston area. We make friendship matches between volunteers and elders. Volunteers often provide companionship, read aloud, take walks, or assist someone with errands. In addition to ongoing companionship, FriendshipWorks provides one-time assistance such as volunteer escorts to and from medical appointments and respite for family caregivers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
105 Chauncy St.Suite 801Boston, MA 02111
DATE POSTED
October 25, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one hour weekly for at least 8 months