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4 people are interested
Driving Miss Daisy and other Newton Seniors
ORGANIZATION: Newton at Home
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity but have limited time to spare?
Driving for Newton at Home may be just what you've been looking for. Newton at Home is a membership
organization created to provide Newton seniors with support and social connections that help them remain in their homes as they age. Many of the more than 200 members no longer drive and depend on volunteers to take them to medical appointments, social activities, supermarkets and many other local destinations.
You drive when it is convenient for you, choosing from a long list of ride requests each week. Busy for the week? No problem. You just don't respond. Able to give a few hours while the kids are in school? Sign up for the ride of your choice. You will be rewarded by meeting some of the most remarkable Newton residents while you perform a vital community service. For more information and no obligation whatsoever, call Newton at Home at 617-795-2560.
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About Newton at Home
Location:
206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465, US
Mission Statement
We empower older adults in Newton to retain their independence and stay socially connected as they age by providing an array of services and programs to enrich their lives and help meet their daily needs.
Description
Newton at Home is a member-led, volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides older adults in Newton with the information and resources to optimize choices for healthy, independent aging wherever they call home. Through programming, services, and strategic partnerships, we strive to bolster community health across Newton, promote intergenerational ties, support at-risk low-income seniors, and ease access to health-care.
We provide a variety of personalized services and programs that help combat social isolation and meet the essential daily needs of our members, including: transportation, taking out trash, small repairs around the house, grocery shopping, help with technology, friendly visits, and phone check-in calls. We also offer a rich and varied monthly schedule of programs and activities (walks, lectures, museum visits, meals, performances, and special events) that promote lifelong learning as well as member health and engagement.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
206 Waltham Street (NAH office)All members are Newton residentsWest Newton, MA 02465
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25