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Brookline, MA 02446
We are searching for a volunteer to assist with grocery shopping for a resident at Brown Family House who has mobility challenges. The volunteer will travel to the nearby grocery store to purchase items and deliver them to the resident’s apartment and receive reimbursement for the cost.
Date Posted: Aug 7, 2024
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Newton, MA 02466
All 2Life campuses host a variety of resident events throughout the year, and volunteer support makes these possible. Events may include holiday celebrations, dance parties, summer BBQs, and more. Event Support volunteers typically assist with setting up and cleaning up, serving food or beverages, assisting residents, taking photos, and socializing with residents who attend. We are looking for a volunteer who could assist with approximately 2 events per month, typically two to four hours per event. Please note that the majority of events take place during business hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
Date Posted: Oct 9, 2024
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Framingham, MA 01701
Visiting with a 2Life resident friend for conversation, shared experience, and companionship. The volunteer and resident will meet on a regular basis. Common activities include conversations over tea or coffee, going for walks, watching a film or show together, playing a game, etc. This specific resident is experienceing vision loss and needs help reading and sorting his mail. Key Responsibilities: Schedule visit with resident each week and follow through with commitment Notify both 2Life staff and resident(s) of unexpected absence Engage the resident in lively conversation that prioritizes the resident’s interest Update 2Life staff if there are any concerns Qualifications: Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position Friendly and welcoming attitude Patience Sense of humor Reliability Ability to keep a conversation going Schedule/Time Commitment: Typically once a week (flexible time and day) for one hour. Volunteer must commit to at least six months. Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, help someone who might not have other forms of support, cultivate new intergenerational friendships. Opportunity to do fun things with a new person.
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024
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Brighton, MA 02135
Program Summary : Friendly Visitor volunteers are matched with a resident for one-on-one conversation and companionship. Volunteers engage the resident in an activity that prioritizes their interests. Common activities include chat over coffee or tea, go for a walk, watch a film or show together, or play a game. The volunteer and resident will meet on a regular basis. This specific resident enjoys arts and crafts, watching movies, sharing her poetry and stories, and getting to know others. Location(s): Brighton Campus: 30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, MA 02134 Key Responsibilities: Schedule visit with resident each week and follow through with commitment Notify both 2Life staff and resident(s) of unexpected absence E ngage the resident in lively conversation that prioritizes the resident’s interest Update 2Life staff if there are any concerns Impact Goal: The volunteer will help a resident who is looking to make a new friend. Qualifications: Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position Friendly and welcoming attitude Patience Sense of humor Reliability Ability to keep a conversation going Schedule/Time Commitment: Typically once a week (flexible time and day) for one hour. Volunteer must commit to at least six months Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, help someone who might not have other forms of support, cultivate new intergenerational friendships. Opportunity to do fun things with a new person!
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024
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Newton, MA 02466
Program Summary: 2Life is in need of volunteers to help build residents’ confidence in navigating technology. Tech volunteers will provide one-on-one tech support in person in Computer Centers and in residents’ apartments when required. The tech mastery of 2Life’s residents varies; some residents are just learning how to send emails, while others are learning how to edit photos. Tech Tutors are not expected to solve every tech issue, they are asked to try their best! Location: Golda Meir House: 160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466 Key responsibilities: Meet with residents one-on-one either in campus Computer Center or in resident apartments. Train residents on using Computer Center PC computers, printers, and scanners, as well as Chromebooks and tablets borrowed by residents from 2Life. Train residents on using their own personal devices, which include laptops, tablets and smartphones. Establish residents’ tech mastery goals, train residents on technical skills, write out lists of steps for residents, occasionally troubleshoot residents’ devices at a very basic level, etc. Impact Goal: Empower residents to confidently access technology, participate in virtual programs hosted by 2Life, and connect with their loved ones and community supports. Qualifications: Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin Basic knowledge of computers, tablets and smartphones Experience sending emails, using a smartphone, listening to audio books, uploading photos, etc. Ability to explain tech terminology using simple language and in multiple ways Flexibility, patience and a good sense of humor Time Commitment/Schedule: Work with residents for 2-4 hours/week during business hours. Volunteer must commit to at least three months. Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, accomplish something rewarding, empower residents to use new technology, cultivate new intergenerational friendships, and practice your instruction skills.
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024
