Provide Comfort as a Volunteer with Faulkner Hospital (Must be 55+)
ORGANIZATION: Age Strong - Boston RSVP & SCP
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Become an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer and serve with the Faulkner Hospital - You must be age 55 or over.
Department: Emergency Department
Service Summary: This volunteer would help bring family members of patients in the ED back to their loved one in the department. They will also provide comfort care items to patients, examples being pillows, and warm blankets.
Duties:
- Walk family members back to patient in the ED
- Provide comfort care items to patients such as pillows and warm blankets
- Be a resource for staff on the floor who may need assistance with small tasks
Essential Skills Needed:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Commitment
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Ability to follow directions and take supervision
- Ability to be on feet for an extended period of time.
2 Shifts
- 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
- 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
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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
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
Boston RSVPAge Strong Commission, Boston City HallBoston, MA 02201
(42.35816 ,-71.0585 )
DATE POSTED
May 9, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 1 (3 hour) shift per week
- Training will be done by liaison and tech of the Emergency Department after the completion of onboarding by volunteer departments including hospital orientation and Health Stream modules. Day to day oversight after the completion of training.