- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Volunteer with adults who have disabilities - Greater Boston.
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
For volunteers, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to make an impact, forge new personal/professional connections and grow as a leader in the Greater Boston community.
We are well-known for our pioneering one-to-one mentoring programs for kids/teens, but did you know we also operate two friendship programs for adults with disabilities?
In our Friend 2 Friend community program, we introduce local adults who have disabilities - Jewish and non-Jewish - to a volunteer friend. Volunteers are Jewish and non-Jewish professionals, parents and grandparents who believe in innate human potential and one's capacity to achieve it with the right supports. Friend 2 Friend matches create their own schedules and get together once or twice per month for a few hours. They participate in activities they mutually enjoy (lunch, movies, hiking, biking, crafting!), and the agency sponsors match activities throughout the year (fun parties, sporting events, and the list goes on!)
The other option is our MAGIC program where matches meet one designated evening per month at a preplanned group activities with other pairs of friends.
Currently, over 50 adults are awaiting for a Friend. A year commitment is required.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRED.
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About Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
Location:
1430 Main Street, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451, US
Mission Statement
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston matches children to adult mentors; we introduce adults of all abilities to new friends in their communities.
Description
Since 1919, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters has been transforming lives through mentoring-friendship. We serve Jewish and non-Jewish children and families; we also serve adults with disabilities - and our volunteers reflect our diversity.
Please visit us on the web at jbbbs.org to learn more about how you can contribute.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
333 Nahanton Streetnewton, MA 02459
DATE POSTED
February 1, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- once or twice per month for at least one year.
- To learn more, or to apply, visit jbbbs.org. It only takes 5 minutes to fill out an application!