Nonprofit

Senior Center Volunteer - Roxbury/North Dorchester

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    ABCD runs a CORI background check on all volunteers.

    Description

    General Description:

    ABCD’s network of neighborhood offices are the first point of contact for many individuals and families in need of critical services. The Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center provides elders with a number of programs, including a drop-in senior center and social activities. The Senior Center Volunteer will assist staff with the daily operations of the senior center and will work with seniors to enrich their experience.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the development of senior-specific programming and update the Senior Center calendar with new activities
    • Support senior recreation & engagement through participation in programming
    • Support seniors with administrative tasks as needed (filling out forms, making appointments, etc.)
    • Perform light data entry

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred
    • Able to lift 15 pounds
    • Proficient with Google Calendar and Google Suite

    Length of Commitment:

    Ongoing

    Schedule (including day and time if applicable):

    Senior Center operates on Thursdays, 9am-1pm

    Other weekdays as available, 9am-5pm

    General Description:

    ABCD’s network of neighborhood offices are the first point of contact for many individuals and families in need of critical services. The Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center provides elders with a number of programs, including a drop-in senior center and social activities. The Senior Center Volunteer will assist staff with the daily operations of the senior center and will work with seniors to enrich their experience.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the development of senior-specific programming and update the Senior Center calendar with new activities
    • Support senior recreation & engagement through participation in programming
    • Support seniors with administrative tasks as needed (filling out forms, making appointments, etc.)
    • Perform light data entry

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred
    • Able to…

    Location

    On-site

    ABCD Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center

    565 Warren St, Boston, MA 02121, USA

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