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Published 11 days ago

Provide companionship to older adults feeling lonely in your community!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Waltham, MA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 1 hour per week, flexible schedule
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Provide companionship to older adults feeling lonely in your community!

    Do you have one hour a week to help alleviate the loneliness crisis in your community?

    As we age, our circle of family and friends can shrink due to aging and loss, or because of limitations in our ability to get out and about. Friendly Visitor volunteers provide one-on-one companionship in person or via phone. Engage in conversation, share stories, interests, hobbies, and make a real difference in the life of a member of your community! To learn more visit www.springwell.com/volunteer or email volunteer@springwell.com.

    Towns served include Ashland, Belmont, Brookline, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Needham, Newton, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough, and Weston.

    Location

    On-site

    Locations across 22 towns

    307 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, Massachusetts, US

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