Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Are you interested in assisting in the planning and implementation of an imaginative and entertaining activity/recreation program designed to meet the needs and interests of senior individuals and groups? This is the volunteer opportunity for you! Work with the Activity Leader during recreation/activity groups. Help to create and maintain a warm and positive atmosphere and show personal interest in each resident. Possible activities to become involved in include crafts, trivia games, bingo, cards, simple exercise, table top bowling, sing-a-longs and more! You will receive self-satisfaction from this opportunity, as well as gaining new friends, and having fun along the way! The residents will be able to socialize more, and this in turn will add quality time in their life! You decide the amount of time you would like to give, and then work with the volunteer coordinator who will tailor make a program to best suit you!

Comprehensive orientation, training, and support provided.

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 Weekends Occasional Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Families Adults (55+) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Health Nonprofit Organization We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts / Culture Special Events Companionship

Contact Person: Arthur Tirella, Volunteer Coordinator, 508 754-3800 Ext 121, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

10 Mary Scano Drive Worcester, MA 01605 (See a map)

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

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Counties:		Worcester
Zip codes:		01605