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Companionship Service Volunteer Opportunity

Ethos
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Jamaica Plain, MA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Family
    Benefits:
    Training Provided

    Description

    Be a friend to a local senior. Visit with an elder in his or her home to provide companionship, relieve loneliness, and share interests. For some elders, this match-up program is one of their most important services and they look forward to seeing their companion every week! During your visit you will often sit and talk and may play games, cards, read, open mail, or take walks.

    Get involved in your community and make a difference! The times and hours are flexible and can fit into a busy schedule.

    Apply via https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/application/

    More information: https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/

    To Apply: https://www.ethocare.org/volunteerapplication/ or contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator Allan Ordonez at 617-477-6940 x540 or aordonez@ethocare.org

    Be a friend to a local senior. Visit with an elder in his or her home to provide companionship, relieve loneliness, and share interests. For some elders, this match-up program is one of their most important services and they look forward to seeing their companion every week! During your visit you will often sit and talk and may play games, cards, read, open mail, or take walks.

    Get involved in your community and make a difference! The times and hours are flexible and can fit into a busy schedule.

    Apply via https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/application/

    More information: https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/

    To Apply: https://www.ethocare.org/volunteerapplication/ or contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator Allan Ordonez at 617-477-6940 x540 or aordonez@ethocare.org

    Location

    On-site
    Ethos, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, United States
    555 Amory Street

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