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Entertain Elder Residents

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on December 22, 2008

Do you enjoy singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, telling stories, or performing skits? If any of these activities sound appealing, then this is the opportunity for you! As an individual or group opportunity, you can provide entertainment to elders, and brighten up everyone's day! Got a talent you've been wanting to show off? This is the chance you've been waiting for! Have fun entertaining a warm, receptive audience, and be able to demonstrate your talent and skill! You decide the amount of time you would like to give, and work with the volunteer coordinator who will tailor make a program for you!

Training Provided: Comprehensive orientation, training, and support.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Christopher House of Worcester

Volunteers will work with the following groups
Older Adults (55+)
We need volunteers who are free at these times
Evenings  One-Time
Monthly  Weekdays
Occasional  Weekends
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adults (26-54)  Large Group (11+)
Adults (55+)  Small Group (2-10)
Families  Unpaid Interns
Individual
This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
Arts & Culture  Housing
Cultural  Human Services
Disabilities  Nonprofit Organization
Health  Women's
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
Arts / Culture  Performer / Musician
Companionship  Public Speaking
Dancing / Drama  Recreational Activities / Sports
Health Care

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Contact Person:
Arthur Tirella, Volunteer Coordinator, 508 754-3800 Ext 121, (email)
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Address:
10 Mary Scano Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
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Directions:
 EAST--Rte 9 from Shrewsbury. Cross the Lake Bridge. You are now in Worcester on Belmont Street. Rte 9. Proceed up large hill, keep right. Bear right at U-Haul, then take right on to Mary Scano Drive immediately after three family house. You cannot see the facility from Rte 9, Belmont St. You will notice a blue/white sign at the base of Mary Scano Dr. indicating Christopher House. WEST--From Lincoln Square, take Belmont St. Pass police station, drive to top of hill. As you descend down hill, diagonally to your left, there will be a sign indicating Christopher House. Take this left, Mary Scano Dr. We are located halfway up the street on your right.
  Nearest Bus Stop: 24 Belmont St./ Lake Ave. BusLine, Intersection of Belmont St./ Mary Scano Dr. bus stop, 6 minute walk

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Web Site: http://www.christopherhouse.com
Last updated on December 22, 2008


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