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…
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.
Dining Center Kitchen Volunteers assist with serving nutritious meals at one of our 21 Dining Centers. At sites outside of Worcester Kitchen Volunteers may also assist with packing Meals on Wheels for delivery. Consumers gather together in their community to enjoy a meal and have the opportunity for socialization. Kitchen Volunteers may commit to one…
A part of the the National Senior Service Corps., the Worcester Area Senior Companion program is sponsored locally by Family Services of Central Massachusetts. Senior Companions are volunteers 55 years of age and older who devote 15 – 40 hours per week providing individualized care and assistance to frail, often isolated, elders in the community.…
Various duties at the Pantry
Various duties at the Pantry