If you have an animal with therapeutic/educational potential or if you would permanently adopt such an animal we could borrow for daytime programs. In particular we are looking for rabbits, birds, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Once a week your animal becomes part of our team in delivering important therapeutic programs to youth at risk, people…
Clubhouse Mentors spend time weekly at The Clubhouse, where they collaborate, build community, and use technology for creative self-expression. In the Clubhouse, young people are encouraged to follow their own interests and Mentors are there to support them through that process. Mentors do not teach classes, but rather become mutual learners.
The Center is looking for a volunteer age 55+ to operate a multi-line phone system, meet and greet visitors, answer hotline calls and give referrals, participate in telephone crisis counseling, prepare and process client intake, assist with record keeping, and prepare materials for mailings.
The Center is looking for a volunteer 55+ to stock food pantry shelves (can be boxes up to 50 lbs), prepare food orders for delivery, receive and process food donations, sort donated items, assist with loading cars for deliveries, and keep work area tidy (may include light cleaning). Those unable to lift can supervise high…
Provide quality customer services to those needing our assistance; organize, sort or stock donated food items, including loading and unloading vans, freezers and shelves; prepare food bags for distribution to clients according to the individual need of each client and client family. Monday-Friday, 9:30-12:30 (a minimum of one 3-hour shift per week).
Provide quality customer service by answering customer questions about the thrift store and the products; complete sales transactions; receive donations being dropped off and ensure that donor receipts are completed accurately; assist the Thrift Shop Manager with stocking, merchandising, pricing, cleaning, and inventory as needed. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday 12:30-3:30; Tuesday 12:30-7:00 (a minimum…
Volunteers age 55+ are needed to make weekly visits to a nursing home. As Ombudsmen, they meet with residents to educate them about their rights and advocate for them. An Ombudsman is asked to make a 1 year commitment. Initial training, in conjunction with the Mass State Ombudsman Program, requires 3 days. Monthly meetings are…
South Shore Elder Services is committed to providing quality services to elders, caregivers and community members. Assist as a Meals on Wheels driver- Our Nutrition Department delivers over 1,200 nutritious meals to homebound elders Monday-Friday. Volunteers are needed for 1 to 5 days a week, midmornings, 1-2 hours a day. A valid MA driver’s license…
The Front Desk volunteer meets & greets ISS’s walk-in clientelle, answers all inbound phone calls, assists with some data entry. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm and Fridays from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
The Center is looking for volunteers age 55+ to help as a marketing assistant. The volunteer should have a background in website design and management, newsletter publication, knowledge of powerpoint, and/or database skills.