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Patient Visitor with Tufts Medical Center

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ORGANIZATION: Age Strong - Boston RSVP & SCP

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Become an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer and serve with the Tufts Medical Center - You must be age 55 or over!

ROLE SUMMARY

This volunteer will go into patient rooms and spend time talking with the patients, occasionally bringing them things like crossword puzzles etc. Volunteers would be expected to communicate any of the patient’s needs/concerns to the care team. It involves a good deal of walking around as well as the ability to comfortably have good conversations with patients.

Qualifications
- Ability to stand for 3-4 hours at a time
- Ability to lift 3 - 10 lbs
- Ability to read/write English
- Complete required Background checks
- Completion of the Tufts Medical Center Orientation
- Been Cleared through Tufts Medical Center Employee Health
- Knowledge of Tufts Medical Center
- Wheelchair trained
- Trained on wheelchair cleaning

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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
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Boston RSVPAge Strong Commission, Boston City HallBoston, MA 02201

(42.35816,-71.0585)
 

SKILLS

  • Customer Service

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 shift per week (4 hours)

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