Volunteer Opportunities for Older People
Boston needs your strong skills and experience.
We can connect you to a variety of volunteer opportunities based on your interests, location, and preferred time commitment.
Our partner and funderAmericorps is our partner and funder for our Americorps Seniors RSVP and Americorps Seniors Senior Companion programs.
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Become a partner site
Interested in hosting a volunteer opportunity for our programs? Contact Joseph Goncalves at joseph.goncalves@boston.gov.
About Our Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers serve at locations throughout Boston offering:
- companionship to adults
- respite to caregivers
- delivering food to frail seniors
- transportation to seniors
- providing free health insurance information to clients
- teaching English as a second language, and
- supporting veterans and their families.
Eligibility
- You must be age 55 or over.
- If you plan to offer offer transportation, you need to have a valid driver's license.
- You also need to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check.
We want to provide a range of exciting opportunities for people. If you have a suggestion for a new volunteer site or role, please contact us at agestrong@boston.gov.
"The City of Boston recognizes the skills that we have. While we may be retired, we are still able to apply those skills to our communities."
— Marsha Colbert, 71
"Senior Greeters at the front of City Hall are not just pretty faces. We’re respected. We welcome tourists. We can answer 99% of questions from visitors." — Nicholas “Jerry” Leonard, 83
Bus Buddy Chronicles Video Series
Bus Buddy Chronicles Trailer
This series takes a look at Age Strong's Bus Buddy Program. The Age Strong Commission’s AmeriCorps Seniors Bus Buddy volunteers are trained and matched to people 55 and over to teach them how to plan trips and navigate safely on the MBTA.
Episode 1
Episode one of the Bus Buddy Chronicle Series.
Episode 2
Episode two of the Bus Buddy Chronicles series.
Episode 3
Episode three of the Bus Buddy Chronicle Series.
Behind the Scenes
A look behind the scenes of the Bus Buddy Chronicle Series.
Important Resources
Important ResourcesAge Strong related pages
Who's Involved:
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Still have questions? Contact:
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Become a partner site
Interested in hosting a volunteer opportunity for our programs? Contact Joseph Goncalves at joseph.goncalves@boston.gov.
