During the Rainbow Lunch-Supper Clubs, LGBT older adults come together to enjoy a meal and socialize in a judgement free environment. The Rainbow Supper Club gathers the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 pm. Volunteer assistance is needed approximately 1 hour prior to mealtime through clean-up (5:00-8:30pm.) The Rainbow Supper Club is ESWA’s only…
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.…
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.…
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…
Various duties at the Pantry
Various duties at the Pantry
Write thank you notes and other communications
Talk to the clients. Current hours 10-noon Tuesday and 6-8 p.m. on Fridays. Usual assignment once a month.
Assist with large shipments of food on the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of every month at approximately 11 a.m.