As a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, you have the opportunity to directly change the life of your student. Our students are primarily adult immigrants and refugees who wish to improve their English so that they can gain better employment, further their education, become US citizens, and strive for financial stability. We…
Our ReStores sell donated new and gently used home furnishings and building materials, and are open to the public! The proceeds from all items sold at ReStore go to funding Habitat’s mission to build homes, communities, and hope. Volunteer tasks at ReStore consist of donations processing, customer service and sales floor merchandising. You don’t have…
While building on site and volunteering at ReStore are important parts of the work that we do here at Habitat for Humanity – MetroWest/Greater Worcester, there are so many other volunteer opportunities available! Fundraising, event planning, grant writing, data entry, marketing/public relations, Home Repair program, Operation Playhouse program, and more are all integral parts of…
The Worcester Area Memory Café meets once a month, the third Tuesday of each month from 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at the Worcester Senior Center. The Memory Café is for individuals with memory loss along with their caregivers, and/or friends and family in a safe, supportive, engaging environment. It is a time to socialize, enjoy a…
Our Pediatric Palliative Care Program (Pedi Pals) is looking for kind, compassionate individuals who love to work with children. Provide companionship and developmentally appropriate play to alleviate a sense of isolation. Provide an opportunity for siblings to receive 1:1 companionship for support, tutoring and socialization. Provide caretaker with temporary respite, while caregiver is home. Assist…
Under the guidance and supervision of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, many volunteers opt to work directly with our clients in 1:1 or group settings. Opportunities are available for those seeking a different experience as well, including office assistance and more. Some examples include providing companionship, preparing meals, running errands, office support, gardening, crafts, and more.
Volunteers play an important role tutoring students at our Educational Bridge Center. The following are examples of the programs our tutors may assist: Basic high school math; English vocabulary and grammar; reading, writing and conversational English; Citizenship Preparation; Nursing school prep – tutoring for TEAS exam; individual subject study support. Our students are at different…
Assist with planning, preparing and implementing social events. Assist with administrative needs such as organizing materials, mailings and files.
Elder Services Money Management Program Volunteers assist elders once each month to help with bill paying, checkbook reconciliations, sorting and reading mail for clients, as well as mailing monthly bills. Volunteers visit their client each month in the elder’s home for one or two hours.
Meals On Wheels Volunteer Drivers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors in their community. This opportunity involves delivering meals, and also checking on the consumer to ensure their safety. Often times the driver is the only person the consumer may see throughout the day. Volunteer Drivers may commit to one or more days per week.…