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Help Homebound Seniors with Shopping Corporate Volunteer opportunity Volunteer opportunity for Youth

Last updated on March 21, 2008

This program matches a volunteer with a frail senior citizen who is unable to shop for their groceries or personal needs on their own. Some volunteers go to the store with the senior's shopping list, and other volunteers bring a senior to the store. Assignments are available on a weekly, bi-weekly, and as needed basis. The most frequent assignments are for grocery shopping, but assignments are also available for trips to the drug store or mall. Seniors who are able to shop on their own express great appreciation for our volunteer shoppers who help to maintain their independence.

If a volunteer plans to transport a senior in their own car, they need to have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a reliable vehicle.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Springwell

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends
Occasional Weekly
Weekdays
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adolescents (13-17) Individual
Adults (26-54) Senior Citizens
Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)
Families
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Contact Person:
Wendy Adlerstein, Volunteer Services Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

125 Walnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
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Directions:

Most of our volunteers work in our clients' homes, which are located in Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Waltham, Wellesley, and Weston.
For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:
Belmont Brookline Needham
Waltham Watertown    

Web Site: http://www.springwell.com

Miscellaneous Information

Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
Yes
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
Yes
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