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4 people are interested
Support older adults, reduce loneliness, and make new friends!
ORGANIZATION: FriendshipWorks
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4 people are interested
Do you believe everyone, at every age, deserves a friend? Do you want to be a trusted friend to people in your community?
Get matched with an opportunity to support your older adult neighbors through visits, medical escorts, or household tasks. Friendshipworks has opportunities with flexible scheduling, no car required!
Visit our website to learn more: www.fw4elders.org, or fill out a volunteer application to get started: https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html
At FriendshipWorks, we’ve been creating connections to end elder isolation since 1984. You can make a difference in the lives of older adults, and make new friends in your community, by volunteering just a few hours per month. Volunteers should be 18+ (15+ for Friendly Helping) and interested in volunteering in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, or Somerville.
Want to get matched one-on-one to form a long-term relationship with an elder? Sign up for Friendly Visiting!
Want to increase access to vital healthcare services? Be a Medical Escort!
Have a friendly, well-behaved pet and want to share the joy with older adults? Become a PetPal!
Want to help older adults remain independent in their homes by assisting with an errand or short-term task? Be a Friendly Helper!
We welcome volunteers of all ages (18+) and who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or multilingual. No prior experience is needed. Join us in ending elder isolation today!
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About FriendshipWorks
Location:
105 Chauncy St, Suite 801, Boston, MA 02111, US
Mission Statement
FriendshipWorks' mission is to reduce isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston.
Description
We accomplish our mission by recruiting and training caring volunteers who provide friendship, support, advocacy, and assistance to older adults living in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, and Somerville. We have 4 volunteer programs: Friendly Visiting, Friendly Helping, Medical Escorts, and PetPals. You select the opportunity that best fits your schedule and interests, no prior experience is required, and most of our opportunities can be accessed without a car. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. To get started, check out all our volunteer opportunities here on VolunteerMatch, visit our website, or complete a volunteer application online. Join us in creating connections to end elder isolation today!
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
105 Chauncy St Ste 801Boston, MA 02111
(42.35295 ,-71.06116 )
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 Hours Per Month