North Shore Elder Services :: Volunteer Opportunities

"The days I volunteer leave me feeling good.
More people my age should get out there and do it. "

- Frank, NSES Volunteer

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Volunteer Opportunities

Information: Volunteers are a vital part of our agency mission at North Shore Elder Services. A friendly visitor who food shops for an elder is doing so much more than filling the pantry shelves. You'll understand when you stop by to pick up the shopping list and a client has on their Sunday best because your stopping by. You'll understand when you sit down to play checkers and reminisce with a client who gets misty-eyed telling you about their wedding day 60 years ago. You'll understand when an elder says thank you, holding your hand for a few extra moments. Join our volunteer program and make a direct difference in the daily life of an elder on the North Shore.

Support: Make a difference as a volunteer! Contact us by calling 978-750-4540 or by e-mailing volunteer@nselder.org.

Solutions:

Yard work

Join us Saturday,June 7th to help the ladies of Brook House Home in Salem to spruce up their place for spring. We'll be doing light yardwork and spring cleaning. Groups and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Call Amy, our volunteer cordinator to sign up 978-750-4540.

Friendly Visitor Program ~ (approximately 2 hours weekly)

Companionship through weekly visits
Door-to-door transportation to social and medical appointments
Errands
Food shopping
Outings
Socialization
Visiting isolated elders

Health Benefits Counselor ~ (following training – 3 hours weekly)

(SHINE) Serving Health Information Needs of Elders
Comprehensive certification training (35 hours) by Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and on-going in-services
Provide free, confidential and unbiased information regarding health insurance options
Assist with claim forms and applications
Located at senior centers, councils on aging and other locations

Money Manager ~ (approximately 4 hours monthly)

Basic household money management
Develop a budget
Routine bill paying
Check writing
Balance checkbook

Office Help ~ (time flexible)

Clerical support
Website updating
Calendar development
Outreach & research
Data entry and management
Telephone follow-up

Ombudsman – Nursing Home Resident Representative ~ (2 – 3 hours weekly)

Three-day certification training
Advocate for residents’ rights
Follow-up residents’ complaints and concerns
Interface with staff and families to negotiate resolutions
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Visit residents of assigned nursing home weekly

Special Projects ~ (on an as needed basis)

Event management
Web maintenance
Write book reviews
Participate in outreach programs
Assist with office work projects
Sign up for on-call volunteer pool


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Special Project Volunteers Event management Web maintenance Write book reviews Participate in outreach programs Assist with office work projects Sign up for on-call volunteer pool

Want to help, but don’t see the right fit for you? Looking for a volunteer activity for a group? Contact us by calling 978-750-4540 or by e-mailing info@nselder.org

Last updated : May 21, 2008 12:16 pm

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