Temporary Shopping for Elders - URGENT
ORGANIZATION: Hearth, Inc.
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The Anna Bissonnette House has 40 units of housing for elders, and is currently undergoing 2+ weeks of elevator maintenance.
We are looking for volunteer(s) who can be potentially called upon to do light grocery shopping and delivery for elders. This would require the ability to climb up to 4 flights of stairs with groceries and drop-off to the elder(s)' door.
Some runs might be to Walgreens across the street or to larger grocery stores.
The frequency and length of time will vary, but can be worked with your schedule including evening and early morning hours.
Please note that due to current guidelines, all volunteers must wear masks while in our buildings and must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. We will require a copy of your Covid-19 vaccination card. *If you are unable or unwilling to do both of these things, for any reason, including medical, we encourage you to join us in virtual volunteer opportunities until these requirements are lifted.
(If you shop in Boston, keep in mind the city of Boston does have an indoor mask mandate in place at this time).
More opportunities with Hearth, Inc.
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About Hearth, Inc.
Location:
1640 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118, US
Mission Statement
Hearth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly. This mission is accomplished through a unique blend of prevention, placement, and housing programs all designed to help elders find and succeed in homes of their own. To this end, all housing operated by Hearth provides a creative array of supportive services that assist residents to age with dignity, regardless of their special medical, mental health, or social needs. Hearth believes these goals are best accomplished through respect for elders and staff, with the desire to see both achieve their highest degree of potential.
Description
About Hearth:
Since 1991, we’ve created 228 units of permanent affordable homes across Greater Boston, each with the support services this unique population needs. Hearth is committed to placing elders in service-enriched housing, promoting as much self-sufficiency as possible by providing or connecting elders with the services they require: Health and Behavioral Health Services. Individual service plans are created to fit the unique needs of each resident.
Hearth’s Outreach & Prevention Programs provide a comprehensive set of services to homeless and at-risk elders to help them reestablish their lives within permanent and affordable housing in and around the City of Boston.
As of 2021, marking our 30th year, we have housed over 2,800 elders and provided additional services to even more!
About Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities will typically be with residents at Hearth or administrative work with staff. You can find a list of all our sites at www.hearth-home.org/hearth-housing.
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1640 Washington St.Boston, MA 02118
DATE POSTED
October 8, 2021
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and provide a copy of your Covid-19 vaccination card.