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Assist at a Boston Food Pantry (55+)

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ORGANIZATION: Age Strong - Boston RSVP & SCP

  • 13 people are interested
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Must be 55+

RSVP Volunteers serve at Food Pantries, assembling and distributing food to food-insecure clients and providing nutrition information, including flyers, handouts, and recipes. The volunteers will provide the service weekly.

*Must be able to carry up to 20 pounds.

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About Age Strong - Boston RSVP & SCP

Location:

Boston City Hall, One City Hall Plaza, Room 271, Boston, MA 02201, US

Mission Statement

America's largest volunteer network for people aged 55 years and over is dedicated to impacting lives individually, whether with skills, experience, or just a friendly face. We can connect you to a variety of volunteer opportunities based on your interests, location, and preferred time commitment.

Description

Uplift, Inspire, Lend a Hand! Our mission is to enhance your life with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so we can live and age strong in Boston together. We have many designations. As a Commission, Council on Aging, and Area Agency on Aging, we are not new to aging. We have been doing this for more than 50 years - Age with us.

Age Strong is looking for volunteers to invest their unique talents in improving their community - You choose the amount of time you wish to serve. We are recruiting for the following opportunities:

  • Visiting and assisting homebound and frail seniors with daily living tasks.
  • Supporting adults ESL in conversation sessions, one-on-one, or in ESL classes.
  • Assembling and distributing food at a local Food Pantry.
  • Delivering food to a homebound older adult.
  • Facilitating workshops on Opioid Education & Prevention and Money Smart for Older Adults.
  • Museums & Hospitals
  • Provides a welcoming and friendly environment to all City Hall visitors.

Whatever you choose to do, you'll be making a real difference! Contact us today for more information! AmeriCorps is our partner and funder for our AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Seniors
Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Age Strong Commission (RSVP)Boston City Hall, Room 271Boston, MA 02201

(42.35816,-71.0585)
 

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Food Service

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 55
  • Must comitt to 1 shift per month.
  • Must be 55+ This is an opportunity through our AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program.

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