New Friend

Description: Enrich your life by visiting an isolated senior in her/his home once a week to provide companionship, share interests and hobbies, and enjoy learning about the past through the experiences of elders. Time commitment: about one hour per week, days/evenings/weekends.

Skills: Ability to form a friendship, sensitivity to elders, reliability, active listening and respect for confidentiality. Fluency in other languages a plus, but is not required.

To volunteer or for further information, call our Volunteer Coordinator at 617-628-2601, x3051 or send an e-mail to vol@eldercare.org