Ombudsmen are trained volunteers with whom residents of long-term care facilities, or their families, can speak confidentially about matters of concern. Residents can discuss their quality of care, conflicts with staff, financial matters, food preferences, facility policies, and other issues. Ombudsmen advocate on behalf of residents and their families, mediate solutions to various problems, and…
The Massachusetts Money Management Program is a free service that assists low-income elders who have difficulty writing checks, balancing their checkbooks and managing their money. The program helps those who might be at risk of losing their independence due to their inability to pay basic rent, food and utility bills on time.
SeniorCare Inc. “Meals on Wheels” program is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver noon time meals to homebound seniors throughout the North Shore area. Anyone interested in volunteering one or more mornings a week will be greatly appreciated. Meals on Wheels drivers pick up fully prepared and packaged hot meals on the morning of…
Assist our job coaches by helping students develop interview skills and a sense of professionalism, providing or locating job shadowing opportunities for high school students, assisting with resume writing, helping with college research and/or college application process, or providing SAT coaching.
Plan, prepare, serve, and clean a community meal.
Cook and/or serve snacks or help manage classroom, aid with attendance, help transitions from one activity to the next, etc.
Help in the office by preparing mailings, providing general office help, or delivering flyers.
Provide one-on-one assistance with homework or read with young children during homework lab to strengthen literary skills.
For those seeking a biology or environmental volunteer opportunity to fulfill hours for school credit, please plan ahead. You must attend one of our monthly New Volunteer Classes before you will be allowed to begin volunteering.
Our CIT program is a unique volunteer opportunity for Seacoast Science Center member teens (13-17) to acquire leadership and informal teaching skills while learning about the marine environment in a camp setting. CIT’s assist our camp counselors to provide a safe, fun, and meaningful educational experience for our campers. Prospective CIT’s are interviewed to ensure…