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Volunteer Opportunities

As of February 20, 2024, we are only accepting volunteer applications for a Program Assistant position and Friendly Visitors, Friendly Helpers, and Medical Escorts.

Friendly Visitor:
Friendly Visitors support isolated older adults through weekly contact that provides social support and a connection to the community. Friendly Visitors visit once a week to drink coffee or tea, share stories, go for walks, do errands together, or assist with small tasks. Over time, both people grow and learn from each other, often becoming great friends. 

Medical Escort:   
Medical Escorts offer comfort, reassurance, and mobility/navigation assistance, beginning inside the home, continuing to the doctor’s office and appointment room, and ending with a safe return back inside the home. The program does not currently provide transportation, but your escort will accompany you on public transportation, ride services, or NewMO.  

Friendly Helper: 
Friendly Helper volunteers provide short-term assistance to older adults who need help with specific tasks, such as organization, seasonal chores, errands, or boxing up for a move. 

If you have any questions or need more information about these Friendly Visiting positions, please contact Karen Poggi, the Newton Coordinator of the Friendly Visiting Program, at 617-482-1510 x143 or kpoggi@fw4elders.org.

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