Volunteer ombudsmen offer residents of long-term care facilities a way to have their complaints and concerns heard, helping them to feel empowered and ensuring that they live in dignity and respect. Trained and supervised volunteers visit a facility at least weekly and are available to hear concerns in confidence, advocate to protect residents’ rights, and…
Friendly Visitor volunteers are matched with a senior and visit on a regular basis, weekly or every other week for one to two hours. They can go for walks, fix a light snack, run brief errands, and read or help write letters.
We always welcome help with photography, writing, general office and event assistance, research projects and natural materials gathering/sourcing.
Collections assistants work on the PastPerfect museum software to catalog new items coming into the museum.
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.
Share your skills! As an organization with big goals and a small staff, we rely on volunteers to help with many important functions. We are especially eager to find people with strong writing skills to help with editing and content creation, and volunteers to help update community website and social media content on our local…
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…
Volunteer opportunities include registration, bag check, signage, marshals, water stations, post-race party, and more! Groups are welcome, and most volunteer opportunities include extra perks like beer, swag and race vouchers.
Volunteer with senior residents on a one-to-one basis. Your conversation and interaction with individuals will stimulate their interests and reduce feelings of loneliness. Assist with a walk outside, read to someone, or play a game of cards. Volunteer anytime between 9am and 6pm on any day. Must be able to push a wheelchair.