Make telephone calls to elders to check on their well-being and relieve loneliness.
Improve the lives of people who are Medicare-eligible by providing information and assistance through direct in person and over the phone counseling at community centers as well as Aging Service Access Points throughout Boston.
Assist with special projects, update databases, copy and file papers, or answer phones at Ethos.
Ethos holds over 20 daily, weekly, and monthly community cafes where local seniors can drop in for a free nutritious meal and some socialization. Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve meals, socialize with seniors, and clean up after the meals.
Accompany an elder to and from medical appointments. Medical escorts volunteer on an on-call basis.
Shopping escorts help shop with an elder and provide companionship during the shopping trip. After returning home escorts also assist with storing items.
Assist an elderly or disabled person with managing their finance, by developing a budget, balancing their checkbooks and helping with check writing.
Volunteers who possess skills or professional/technical experience that may benefit Strongwater, such as photography, marketing, graphic design, computer knowledge, etc., are encouraged to contact us.
Volunteers serve on event committees and assist with planning and production during the various fundraisers and special events that Strongwater holds each year.
Volunteers help with general maintenance, repairs and improvements of the facility, including fencing.