Collections assistants work on the PastPerfect museum software to catalog new items coming into the museum.
Springwell’s volunteer Medical Escorts provide seniors with an escort to medical appointments. Medical Escorts wait during the appointment (up to 1.5 hours) and provide accompaniment home, providing transport and companionship. Medical Escorts can provide a ride and they can give minimal assistance getting into and out of a car and into the medical facility.
There are two volunteer levels for this program. Volunteers with the Bill Payer Service help with a variety of tasks including writing checks (for the person being helped to sign), balancing a checkbook, and/or developing a budget. Volunteers with the Representative Payee Service have the legal authority to sign checks on the individual’s behalf, and…
Seniors need opportunities to socialize and maintain connections. Senior luncheons at community dining sites are a great way to stay active while enjoying a nutritious and delicious meal. At each dining site, a dedicated staff and team of friendly volunteers checks-in guests, serves food, and ensures a welcoming environment.
The nutrition service, Meals on Wheels, is provided in a variety of settings including congregate facilities such as senior centers; or by home-delivery to individuals who are home-bound due to illness, disability, or geographic isolation. OCES needs Meals on Wheels Drivers! Help put a smile on a senior’s face. Deliver meals Monday through Friday from…
Old Colony Planning Council is is need of Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman volunteers. This is a unique volunteer opportunity that requires a special person. Volunteers will need to be able to drive, visit weekly, complete training, have strong communication and organization skills. Ombudsman volunteers will help to ensure the rights and concerns of residents…
Volunteers in the furniture program provide one-on-one support for program participants. Experience with teaching, finishing, and upholstering is helpful but not required. We’ll teach you.
Skilled woodworkers are needed to repair donated furniture before it’s upholstered or finished by our program participants.
Volunteers are also needed to work in our Resale Store. We can always use help to organize and display items in the store, help at the cash register, or work online selling on Ebay or Etsy.
If you are outside the Greater Boston area, technology allows the opportunity for virtual volunteering! Examples of volunteer roles that can be done in this fashion include research and helping to develop written materials. In addition, as SCI expands its network, we will be seeking people to help make contacts in other areas of the…