Volunteer with Minuteman Senior Services

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER

Can you spare a few lunch-time hours, two times a month or more? If so, you can deliver nutritious lunches to local homebound seniors in our service area. Meals on Wheels Drivers deliver between 6 and 20 meals twice a month or more, with time for a quick chat and wellness check. The need is great! Volunteers can work independently or as a team - workplace teams are a great way to help!

SENIOR DINING ASSISTANT

Help out at your local hot lunch program where seniors gather for a nutritious meal; volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve and clean up. Dining Assistants work with the Dining Coordinator to create a welcoming community, encourage conversation, update route sheets and set up/serve and clean up after lunchtime meals. Assistants are trained to comply with safe food handling practices and procedures as well as local fire, health and sanitation codes. This is an opportunity to meet a lot of great people.

MONEY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER

Assist seniors or disabled adults who need assistance with their monthly bill paying and related paperwork. Volunteer bill payers establish a list of monthly income and expenses; sort (financial) mail; organize bills for payment; balance checkbook and reconcile to bank statement; write checks from a designated account for consumer to sign; and perform other related tasks as agreed by consumer, volunteer, and program coordinator.

NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN

Become trained and certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to impartially investigate and resolve complaints and problems of residents in long-term care facilities and rest homes. Ombudsmen visit residents regularly to receive and resolve resident concerns. Ombudsmen are also a source of information on community resources and residents' legal rights. Volunteers receive training provided through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the commitment is approximately two hours each week.

LEARN MORE...minutemansenior.org