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Volunteer Opportunity

Become a Friendly Visitor Volunteer today!

Springwell, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Waltham, MA
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    • Details

    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Disability, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided

    Description

    Help alleviate the loneliness crisis in just one hour per week!

    As we age, our circle of family and friends can shrink due to aging and loss, or because of limitations in our ability to get out and about. Friendly Visitor volunteers provide one-on-one companionship via phone, virtually or in person. Engage in conversation, share stories, interests, hobbies, and make a real difference in the life of a member of your community!

    Towns served include Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston.

    To learn more visit www.springwell.com/volunteer or email volunteer@springwell.com.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Volunteers must be 18 and should be friendly, patient, and have good communication skills.

    COMPANY PROFILE

    At Springwell, we are serious about our mission. For more than 40 years, our staff has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home with dignity and independence.

    Help alleviate the loneliness crisis in just one hour per week!

    As we age, our circle of family and friends can shrink due to aging and loss, or because of limitations in our ability to get out and about. Friendly Visitor volunteers provide one-on-one companionship via phone, virtually or in person. Engage in conversation, share stories, interests, hobbies, and make a real difference in the life of a member of your community!

    Towns served include Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston.

    To learn more visit www.springwell.com/volunteer or email volunteer@springwell.com.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Volunteers must be 18 and should be friendly, patient, and have good communication skills.

    COMPANY PROFILE

    At Springwell, we are serious about our mission. For more than 40 years, our staff has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home…

    Read more about this volunteer opportunity

    Location

    On-site

    Locations across 8 towns

    Waltham, MA, United States

    How to Apply

    For more information, or to apply now, please go to the website above.

    For more information, or to apply now, please go to the website above.

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