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Coloring Group Volunteer - Newton, MA

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ORGANIZATION: 2Life Communities

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Program Summary: We are searching for a volunteer to host a weekly coloring group at our Golda Meir House campus in Newton. We are searching for a volunteer who enjoys coloring, socializing with others, and has a desire to work with older adults.

Locations: Golda Meir House, 160 Standon Ave, Newton, MA 02466

Key responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the weekly coloring group, with flexibility that participation may vary.

  • Encourage residents to participate and socialize with residents who attend

Impact Goal: The goal of art programming is to promote social connection for residents, and to provide opportunity for creativity and expression.

Qualifications:

  • 14 years of age or older (must be 16+ if volunteering outside of business hours)

  • An interest in creating art and coloring

  • Confidence to facilitate an activity independently

  • Willingness to help, friendly attitude, and enjoys socializing with residents.

Time Commitment/Schedule: Once a week for 1 hour. Schedule is flexible. Volunteer must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule.

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, share the passion of art across generations, become a part of a community doing joyful work, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.

Volunteer Supervisor: Golda Meir House Group Service Coordinator

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About 2Life Communities

Location:

30 Wallingford Road, Boston, MA 02135, US

Mission Statement

Empowering older adults to live with purpose and dignity. At 2Life our mission is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their income level or background.

Description

2Life Communities, a nonprofit organization founded in 1965, operates on the belief that all seniors should have the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment - a model we call aging in community, which directly combats the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness amongst older adults. 2Life is a senior housing developer, owner, operator, and advocate, with residents at the center of everything we do.

At 2Life Communities, residents can step out the doors of their own apartments and find friendship, community, physical and intellectual stimulation, and a helping hand day or night. Serving a diverse population of 1,800 older adults, 2Life creates communities with a laser sharp focus on affordability - a tremendous concern given that Massachusetts is the state with the 2nd largest gap in the U.S. between seniors’ median income and the cost of living.

Please visit our website to learn more about how to become a 2Life Volunteer and to explore our most up to date opportunities https://2lifecommunities.org/volunteer

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Seniors
Arts & Culture, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

160 Stanton AveNewton, MA 02466

(42.33366,-71.24293)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • 1 hour a week, schedule is flexible.

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