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Bedford, MA 01730
Minuteman Senior Services’ Money Management Program assists seniors or disabled adults who need help with their monthly bill paying and related paperwork. Our volunteer bill payers establish a list of monthly income and expenses; sort (financial) mail; organize bills for payment; balance checkbook and reconcile to bank statement; write checks from a designated account for consumer to sign; and perform other related tasks as agreed by consumer, volunteer, and program coordinator. We are currently seeking a volunteer who will assist with monitoring the program and contribute approximately 4-6 hours monthly with a one-year minimum commitment that is renewable. Position is located at our Bedford offices. Reporting to and supervised by the Money Management Program Coordinator (MMPC), the Bill Payer Monitor (BPM) compares the bill payer volunteer’s monthly reports with the consumer’s bank statements and canceled checks to make sure bills are being paid correctly. The purpose of this activity is to provide the Money Management Program with an independent monitoring component which oversees and helps safeguards the consumer’s financial situation. Duties and Responsibilities: Complete initial orientation/training and attend periodic meetings of volunteers. Compares bill payer monthly reports to both bank statements and budget and make home visits to clients if necessary. Perform tasks in accordance with volunteer code and guidelines. Contacts consumer at least annually to maintain an open line of communication and to ensure that bill payer services adequately respond to the consumer’s current situation. Reports promptly any problems with consumer accounts to the MMPC. Notifies the MMPC in a timely way of any problems with assignments or planned absences from the program. Qualifications: General knowledge of household budgeting and personal financial management. Accuracy in maintaining financial records. Patience and tactfulness; ability to work cooperatively with a wide of individuals, including people with significant physical and mental impairments and varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Date Posted: Oct 17, 2023
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Acton, MA 01720
Join our Social Connections Program and become a friendly visitor and essential shopper for an hour a week. Volunteer Friendly Visitors provide an important "quality of life" service as regular social contact is proven to improve health and wellbeing. Provide company over the phone or in-person in an effort to reduce social isolation for a local senior, and help with essential shopping, too. We provide support and training, and you make a meaningful connection with a senior friend. We are a non-profit agency serving the seniors and their families since 1975 in Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.
Date Posted: Oct 18, 2023
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Boxborough, MA 01719
Many seniors find themselves overwhelmed and unable to manage bill paying and budgeting resulting with bills going unpaid and debts mounting. Our Money Management volunteers provide assistance with their monthly bill paying and related paperwork. Volunteer bill payers establish a list of monthly income and expenses; sort (financial) mail; organize bills for payment; balance checkbook and reconcile to bank statement; write checks from a designated account for consumer to sign; and perform other related tasks as agreed by consumer, volunteer, and program coordinator. We will train, supervise, and provide ongoing support to our Money Management volunteers. Training can be done in two hours. You will be assigned one consumer (or in a few cases, spouses) living near you. Money Management Volunteers visit with them for 6-8 hours per month, depending on their needs. A minimum one-year commitment to the program is requested. Monthly reporting is required; Bill Payers attend quarterly meetings to review client cases, discuss issues and updates. Minuteman Senior Services covers 16 towns including: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.
Date Posted: Oct 17, 2023
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Winchester, MA 01890
Many seniors find themselves overwhelmed and unable to manage bill paying and budgeting resulting with bills going unpaid and debts mounting. Our Money Management volunteers provide assistance with their monthly bill paying and related paperwork. Volunteer bill payers establish a list of monthly income and expenses; sort (financial) mail; organize bills for payment; balance checkbook and reconcile to bank statement; write checks from a designated account for consumer to sign; and perform other related tasks as agreed by consumer, volunteer, and program coordinator. We will train, supervise, and provide ongoing support to our Money Management volunteers. Training can be done in two hours. You will be assigned one consumer (or in a few cases, spouses) living near you. Money Management Volunteers visit with them for 6-8 hours per month, depending on their needs. A minimum one-year commitment to the program is requested. Monthly reporting is required; Bill Payers attend quarterly meetings to review client cases, discuss issues and updates. Minuteman Senior Services covers 16 towns including: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2023
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Stow, MA 01775
Help one day a week on Tuesday or Thursday, (from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) make new friends and be part of something BIG! Assistants are ordinary people with an extraordinary concern for others. They are reliable, sensitive to the needs of the elderly, and familiar with their community. Assist the Dining Site Manager with the set-up and service of nutritious meals to seniors who gather for lunch to socialize, share a meal and enjoy games etc. This opportunity is located at our meal site in Stow, MA
Date Posted: Oct 17, 2023
