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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02111
To volunteer: Submit a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html We are currently looking for a volunteers who plays cribbage and would love to play and visit with an older adult living in South Dorchester area. These one-on-one matches are critical to addressing the social isolation that has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Ideally, this commitment will be once a week for 9-12 months and will be in-person. The time is flexible but the volunteer must be 18+. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks.
Date Posted: May 3, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02111
To volunteer: Submit a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html We are currently looking for volunteers interested in visiting in-person with an older adult living in Brookline. These one-on-one matches are critical to addressing the social isolation that has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Ideally, this commitment will be once a week for 9-12 months and will be in-person. The time is flexible but the volunteer must be 18+. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks.
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02111
To volunteer: Submit a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html We are currently looking for a volunteer who speaks Farsi and are interested in visiting in-person with an older adult living in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. These one-on-one matches are critical to addressing the social isolation that has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Ideally, this commitment will be once a week for 9-12 months. The time is flexible but volunteers must be 18+. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks.
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02111
Bring companionship via weekly, in-person visits to older adults living in West Roxbury and Chestnut Hill. Due to public transit constraints, a car is likely needed. To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html The commitment is generally once a week for a period of at least 9-12 months (day and time flexible). Friendly visiting matches go for walk, run errands, share a cup of tea or coffee, or share stories. Over time, both people grow and learn from each other, often becoming great friends. FriendshipWorks was founded 37 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging.
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Boston, MA 02111
To volunteer: Submit a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html We are currently looking for volunteers interested in visiting in-person with an older adult living in Dorchester or Roxbury. These one-on-one matches are critical to addressing the social isolation that has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Ideally, this commitment will be once a week for 9-12 months and will be in-person. The time is flexible but the volunteer must be 18+. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks.
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2022
